What does Preamble of Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 41 of the United States Code. The amendment aims to identify individuals who commit certain federal felonies impacting federal programs. These identified individuals would be added to the System for Award Management Exclusions list.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025.

What does EXCLUSION OF FELONY FRAUD CONVICTS TO PROTECT FEDERAL FUNDS. of Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 41 of the United States Code to add section 4715, titled 'Protecting Federal funds from individuals convicted of certain Federal felonies'. It establishes a prohibition against individuals convicted of 'covered felonies' arising out of agency contracts, grants, or other financial assistance from being listed as excluded sources on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions list. The Attorney General is required to notify the Administrator of General Services of such convictions, prompting a three-year prohibition entry into SAM. Agency heads may grant written exemptions from this prohibition, which must be transmitted to Congress. The definition of 'covered felony' includes a list of specific offenses under title 18 of the U.S. Code and section 16 of the Small Business Act. The section clarifies that it does not prohibit agencies from pursuing other actions to protect federal interests, including suspension or debarment. It also states that any existing statutory or regulatory waiver authority related to exclusions remains unaffected.

What does GUIDANCE. of Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Attorney General to issue guidance. The guidance must be issued within one year of the Act's enactment. The Attorney General must consult with the Administrator of General Services when issuing the guidance. The guidance pertains to the implementation and compliance with section 4715 of title 41, United States Code.

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Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 12/19/2025

Author: Keith Self (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of specified federal felonies related to agency contracts, grants, or financial assistance from being listed as excluded sources on the System for Award Management (SAM) for three years.
The Attorney General must notify the Administrator of General Services of these convictions and issue guidance on implementing the exclusion process.
Agency heads may grant exemptions from the prohibition, subject to congressional notification.

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