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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

USA119th CongressS-1199| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act , aims to strengthen accountability for fraudulent activities associated with federal pandemic relief programs. It specifically extends the statute of limitations for both criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to fraud or conspiracy to commit fraud under these programs. The bill mandates that such actions must be filed not later than 10 years after the date of the violation or conspiracy. This extended period applies to a range of federal fraud statutes, including those concerning conspiracy, theft, false statements, access device fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Key programs affected by this extension include grants for Shuttered Venue Operators and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund . Additionally, the extended statute of limitations covers fraud related to certain Economic Injury Disaster Loans issued in response to COVID-19, as well as both initial and second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program . The purpose is to provide federal authorities with more time to investigate and prosecute individuals and entities that misused pandemic relief funds.

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jul 16, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4495
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Feb 25, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • July 16, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4495
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • February 25, 2026
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • March 18, 2026
    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 CongressS-1199| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation, titled the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act , aims to strengthen accountability for fraudulent activities associated with federal pandemic relief programs. It specifically extends the statute of limitations for both criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions related to fraud or conspiracy to commit fraud under these programs. The bill mandates that such actions must be filed not later than 10 years after the date of the violation or conspiracy. This extended period applies to a range of federal fraud statutes, including those concerning conspiracy, theft, false statements, access device fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Key programs affected by this extension include grants for Shuttered Venue Operators and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund . Additionally, the extended statute of limitations covers fraud related to certain Economic Injury Disaster Loans issued in response to COVID-19, as well as both initial and second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program . The purpose is to provide federal authorities with more time to investigate and prosecute individuals and entities that misused pandemic relief funds.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jul 16, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4495
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Feb 25, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • July 16, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4495
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • February 25, 2026
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

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