Bills · HR 4495
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4495Fraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about widespread fraud in pandemic relief programs, which disbursed trillions of dollars very quickly. Many fraud schemes are complex and take a long time to uncover and investigate, often exceeding the standard five-year window for prosecution.
If this bill becomes law, it significantly increases the government's capacity to bring justice against those who exploited these critical aid programs. Without this extension, many individuals and entities who committed fraud, especially in later stages or through sophisticated schemes, might escape legal consequences simply because the original time limit expires. By extending the statute of limitations, the bill aims to deter future fraud, potentially recover more taxpayer money, and ensure greater accountability for the misuse of federal funds during a national emergency.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions related to fraud in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program to 10 years.
This provides significantly more time for authorities to investigate and prosecute fraud committed in a key pandemic relief program for entertainment venues.
PROVISION 02
Extends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions related to fraud in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program to 10 years.
This ensures that those who defrauded another major pandemic aid program for restaurants can also be held accountable for a longer period.
PROVISION 03
The 10-year extension applies to various federal fraud and conspiracy statutes, including mail fraud, wire fraud, false statements, and money laundering.
This clarifies the broad scope of fraud-related offenses that fall under the extended enforcement period, strengthening the bill's impact.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Montana
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSDEC 2
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
DEC 1
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
DEC 1
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4914-4916)
DEC 1
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4495.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4495
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4495Fraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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