Contact Congress about S. 1199: SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
The government would have 10 years to bring fraud cases tied to several SBA COVID-19 aid programs. That longer window would apply to both criminal cases and civil cases seeking penalties or money back.
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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act is a House bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Held at the desk.
Latest action on S. 1199: Held at the desk.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and businesses that got or applied for SBA COVID-19 aid. It also affects federal investigators, auditors, prosecutors, and taxpayers. Applicants and borrowers could face covered fraud cases for up to 10 years. Federal officials would get more time to review records and bring cases.
Why this matters: Pandemic-aid fraud can take years to uncover, and this bill gives the government more time to act. That could help officials pursue older or more complex cases. It could also leave aid recipients facing possible fraud claims long after the programs ended. The bill does not estimate how many future cases or recoveries would result.
Key provisions in S. 1199
- The bill covers fraud tied to several SBA COVID-19 aid programs. These include shuttered venue grants, restaurant revitalization grants, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and both first-draw and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans.
- The government would get the same 10-year deadline for covered criminal and civil fraud cases. That deadline applies when listed fraud, false statement, or money laundering laws are used for these programs.
- The bill covers crimes and conspiracies under listed federal laws in title 18 and title 31. These include general fraud, false statements, bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, the False Claims Act, and related civil fraud rules.
- For COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans, the longer deadline applies only to covered disaster loans. The loan must have been made in response to COVID-19 during the CARES Act covered period.
- For Paycheck Protection Program loans, including second-draw loans, the 10-year clock starts when the offense happened. The offense must involve a covered loan guaranteed under the PPP rules.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1199
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1199
- What is S. 1199?
- The government would have 10 years to bring fraud cases tied to several SBA COVID-19 aid programs. That longer window would apply to both criminal cases and civil cases seeking penalties or money back.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1199?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1199?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1199 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
