[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3960 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3960 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GOOD FAITH EXCEPTION TO THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINES. Title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 41(j), by inserting ``, unless the entity shows that the assertion was made in good faith,'' before ``be subject''; and (2) in section 123(f), by inserting ``, unless the entity shows that the certification was made in good faith,'' before ``be subject''. Passed the Senate June 20, 2024. Attest: Secretary. 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3960 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of fines for false assertions and certifications, and for other purposes.