Put America on Commission Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new office within the Small Business Administration to reward people who report fraud in COVID-19 relief programs. If someone provides information that leads to a conviction or a legal settlement, they can receive a portion of the money the government recovers.
• Whistleblowers can receive 10% of the recovered funds if the fraud was committed by a U.S. person or business. If the fraud involved a foreign person or company, the reward increases to 15% of the recovered amount.
• The rewards are paid from a new fund filled by the money collected from fraudsters. This includes a new penalty equal to 30% of the total loan amount that must be paid on top of other fines, which helps cover the costs of the program.
• The policy includes rules to prevent bad actors from profiting. People who planned or started the fraud themselves are not eligible for rewards. If multiple people report the same crime, the reward goes to the person who provided the most helpful information.
• The bill protects whistleblowers from being fired or mistreated for speaking up. If a person faces retaliation for reporting fraud, they have the right to seek legal relief and compensation through the courts.