INCREASE IN PENALTY FOR BAD CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS.

SEC. 8245. INCREASE IN PENALTY FOR BAD CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS.(a) In General.—Section 6657 (relating to bad checks) is amended—(1) by striking “$750” and inserting “$1,250”, and(2) by striking “$15” and inserting “$25”.(b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section apply to checks or money orders received after the date of the enactment of this Act.