Railroad Retirement Board removes outdated False Claims Act penalty references
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The Railroad Retirement Board is updating its regulations to remove a section that previously described how it would adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation under the False Claims Act. This change aligns the Board’s rules with an agreement reached between the Board and the Department of Justice regarding who has legal authority over those specific penalties.
Why it matters: This action is primarily administrative and clarifies regulatory accuracy rather than changing how penalties are applied in practice. It ensures the Board’s rules do not conflict with federal law or the jurisdiction of another agency. For most people, there is no immediate change to liability or procedure, as the Department of Justice continues to handle False Claims Act cases as it always has.
Who it affects
- The Railroad Retirement Board and its Office of Inspector General
This rule was published by the Railroad Retirement Board in the Federal Register on June 24, 2026; readers should verify details against the original document before relying on it for legal purposes.
Agency: Railroad Retirement Board
Source: Federal Register — read the official document