To amend the CARES Act to extend the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, and to require such Committee submit a report on the extension of statute of limitations for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Accountability Doesn't Expire Act extends the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) for five additional years, from 2025 to 2030. The PRAC is a federal oversight body created during the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor how trillions of dollars in pandemic relief funds were spent. The bill also requires PRAC to report to Congress on the effects of extending fraud investigation timelines for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Who Benefits and How
Congress and the American public benefit from continued oversight of pandemic spending, helping ensure accountability for the largest emergency spending effort in U.S. history. Small businesses that played by the rules during the PPP program benefit indirectly, as the extended oversight period increases the likelihood that fraudulent borrowers will be identified and prosecuted, protecting the integrity of the program for legitimate recipients.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee must continue operations for five additional years and produce a detailed report analyzing the impact of extended fraud investigation timelines. The Department of the Treasury and Small Business Administration continue to bear administrative responsibilities supporting PRAC's oversight activities. Those who committed PPP fraud face a longer window during which their misconduct may be investigated and prosecuted.
Key Provisions
- Extends the PRAC's authorization from 2025 to 2030, giving federal investigators five more years to pursue pandemic fraud cases
- Requires PRAC to submit a report to Congress by September 30, 2030, analyzing how extensions to the statute of limitations have affected PPP loan fraud enforcement
- Maintains continuity of the oversight infrastructure established under the CARES Act for monitoring COVID-19 relief spending
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill extends the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) until 2030 and mandates a report on the impact of extending statutes of limitations for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Key Policy Areas
Government Oversight, Small Business Support
Primary Purpose
The bill extends the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) until 2030 and mandates a report on the impact of extending statutes of limitations for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Vindman (for himself and Mr. Zinke) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA)
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