H.R. 4495Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
Bill extends deadline to prosecute fraud in two pandemic grant programs
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill gives prosecutors up to 10 years to pursue fraud in two SBA pandemic relief grant programs.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill extends the deadline for filing criminal charges or civil enforcement actions related to fraud in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Prosecutors and agencies would have up to 10 years after the fraud occurred to act, longer than current law allows. It covers crimes like false statements, identity theft, wire and mail fraud, money laundering, and false claims.
Who does it affect?
This affects people or businesses that received Shuttered Venue Operators or Restaurant Revitalization grants and may have committed fraud. The Department of Justice, SBA oversight offices, and other investigators gain more time to build and pursue cases.
Why does it matter?
The change makes it harder for those who committed fraud in these programs to escape consequences due to expired deadlines. Legitimate grant recipients are not affected, since the extension applies only to actual fraud or conspiracy to commit fraud.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
- Introduced:
- July 17, 2025
- Latest action:
- December 2, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
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