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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

USA119th CongressHR-4495| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act , seeks to enhance accountability for fraudulent activities within key pandemic relief programs. Its core purpose is to extend the statute of limitations for both criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to fraud. The bill specifically targets fraud concerning grants issued under the Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) . For these programs, it establishes a 10-year statute of limitations , starting from the date of the violation or conspiracy. This extension applies to various federal fraud statutes, providing authorities with more time to investigate and prosecute misconduct in the distribution and use of these critical relief funds.

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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Aug 15, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-226.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4495.
Dec 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1199
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.


  • August 15, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-226.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4495.


  • December 1, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1199
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

Commerce

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration

SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

USA119th CongressHR-4495| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This legislation, titled the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act , seeks to enhance accountability for fraudulent activities within key pandemic relief programs. Its core purpose is to extend the statute of limitations for both criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to fraud. The bill specifically targets fraud concerning grants issued under the Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) . For these programs, it establishes a 10-year statute of limitations , starting from the date of the violation or conspiracy. This extension applies to various federal fraud statutes, providing authorities with more time to investigate and prosecute misconduct in the distribution and use of these critical relief funds.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Aug 15, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-226.
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 1, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4495.
Dec 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)
Dec 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1199
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.


  • August 15, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-226.


  • December 1, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 1, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4495.


  • December 1, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4914-4916)


  • December 1, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 2, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1199
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFraud offenses and financial crimesSmall Business Administration