What is the current status of S 1199?

S 1199 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored S 1199?

S 1199 was sponsored by Joni Ernst (R), Sen.

Extend Fraud Prosecution Timeframe

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate6 months ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

CommerceAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration

Why This Matters

The bill extends the time frame for prosecuting fraud related to specific pandemic relief programs to 10 years. This helps ensure that fraud cases can be properly investigated and prosecuted without time pressure.

If you own a small business that received pandemic aid, there could be more time for authorities to investigate fraud cases.

Who this affects

Small business owners · Fraud investigation subjects

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill extends the time limit for prosecuting fraud related to pandemic assistance programs.
2It allows up to 10 years for legal action against fraud involving grants for shuttered venues.
3The same 10-year limit applies to fraud related to restaurant revitalization grants.
4It also covers certain economic injury disaster loans, extending the prosecution time for fraud.
5This change aims to ensure that fraud cases are not rushed and can be thoroughly investigated.

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Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly

Extend Fraud Prosecution Timeframe

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate6 months ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

CommerceAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration

Why This Matters

If you own a small business that received pandemic aid, there could be more time for authorities to investigate fraud cases.

Who this affects

Small business owners · Fraud investigation subjects

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill extends the time limit for prosecuting fraud related to pandemic assistance programs.
2It allows up to 10 years for legal action against fraud involving grants for shuttered venues.
3The same 10-year limit applies to fraud related to restaurant revitalization grants.
4It also covers certain economic injury disaster loans, extending the prosecution time for fraud.
5This change aims to ensure that fraud cases are not rushed and can be thoroughly investigated.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly