What does Preamble of SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act do?

This bill extends the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs. The bill's purpose is to address fraud related to pandemic programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act do?

This bill is formally titled the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act.

What does STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. of SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act do?

This section amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to establish a 10-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to fraud involving grants for shuttered venue operators and restaurant revitalization. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that prosecutions or enforcement actions must be filed within 10 years of the violation or conspiracy. The Attorney General is required to submit reports to Congress every 90 days for five years, detailing the Department of Justice's activities related to investigations and prosecutions of fraud within these programs. These reports must include information on the number of investigations, prosecutions, dollar amounts recovered, referrals, and the disposition of each case, broken down by state and territory.

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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2025

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends the statute of limitations to 10 years for criminal and civil actions related to fraud involving grants for shuttered venues and restaurants established during the pandemic.
The Department of Justice must regularly report to Congress on its fraud investigations and prosecutions related to these pandemic programs, including details on recovered funds and case outcomes.
The bill amends existing laws (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) to implement this extended statute of limitations.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 4495(Passed House)Official page

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