Senate bill proposes extending time limits for prosecuting pandemic fraud
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This bill would extend the statute of limitations—the legal deadline by which a crime must be prosecuted—for certain types of fraud related to federal pandemic relief programs.
Why it matters: This is a procedural change intended to give federal prosecutors more time to investigate and charge individuals involved in pandemic-related fraud cases that may have taken longer to uncover.
Who it affects
- Individuals or businesses accused of defrauding federal pandemic relief programs
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate bill; please consult the official text before relying on this information.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document