Congress Extends Pandemic Relief Fraud Statute of Limitations to Ten Years Following Watchdog Criticism
Congress Moves to Extend Statute of Limitations on Pandemic Relief Fraud·December 2, 2025 – February 26, 2026
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Congress Extends Pandemic Relief Fraud Statute of Limitations to Ten Years Following Watchdog Criticism
H.R. 4495 is currently stalled in the Senate after being placed on the legislative calendar in December 2025. The bill would double the time federal investigators have to prosecute fraud in $43 billion of pandemic relief grants. If it fails to pass, the original five-year statute of limitations will expire, potentially allowing criminals to avoid prosecution.
5 months ago
Senate Places Pandemic Relief Fraud Extension Bill on Legislative Calendar
The Senate received the bill from the House and read it twice before placing it on the legislative calendar.
6 months ago
Pandemic Watchdog Slams 'Underwhelming' Fraud Probes Into Restaurant and Arts Bailouts
A pandemic watchdog labeled the current volume of investigations into restaurant and arts bailouts as underwhelming and embarrassing.
Pandemic watchdog calls the number of investigations into arts and restaurant bailouts 'underwhelming' and 'embarrassing'
7 months ago
House Passes Bill to Extend Statute of Limitations for Pandemic Relief Fraud
The House of Representatives approved H.R. 4495 to extend the fraud enforcement window for specific pandemic grants.
1 year ago
SBA Inspector General Urges Congress to Extend Statute of Limitations for Pandemic Fraud Recovery
The SBA Inspector General requested the extension to ensure investigators have enough time to recover stolen taxpayer funds.
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Pandemic watchdog calls the number of investigations into arts and restaurant bailouts 'underwhelming' and 'embarrassing'
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