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Increased Oversight for Restaurant Grants: Preventing Waste and Fraud

New rules aim to increase supervision over restaurant grants to prevent waste and fraud. This means that funds allocated to support the restaurant industry will be spent more responsibly, potentially leading to better use of public money.
Key points
Mandatory requirements for grant applicants to reduce the risk of fraud.
The Administrator must submit an oversight and audit plan for grants and report regularly on findings.
Reports will include information on approved grants, disbursed funds, and ongoing investigations into irregularities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3551
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restaurant Recovery Fairness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3551.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory requirements for grant applicants to reduce the risk of fraud.
  • The Administrator must submit an oversight and audit plan for grants and report regularly on findings.
  • Reports will include information on approved grants, disbursed funds, and ongoing investigations into irregularities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy