Bill > HR4495

This bill extends the statute of limitations for fraud investigations related to two specific pandemic relief programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA): the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and the Restaurant Revitalization Grant. Specifically, the bill allows criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions for various types of fraud, including conspiracy, false statements, identity theft, and financial crimes, to be filed up to 10 years after the violation occurred, instead of the previous standard limitation period. This extended timeframe gives federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies more time to investigate and pursue potential fraudulent activities that may have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic when these emergency grant programs were established. The bill applies to a wide range of federal criminal statutes and civil fraud provisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage for potential legal actions against individuals or entities that may have misused these pandemic relief funds.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4495/all-info