Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act
This Act allocates hundreds of millions of dollars to prosecute COVID-19 relief fraud and modernize government systems to prevent improper payments. A key component is the establishment of a $600 million fund dedicated to improving identity verification and supporting victims of identity fraud. These changes aim to protect taxpayer money and enhance the integrity of federal payments.
Key points
Additional funding (totaling $550M) for Inspectors General and the Department of Justice to prosecute COVID-19 pandemic fraud and recover funds.
Strengthening the 'Do Not Pay' initiative through bank account verification and access to the National Directory of New Hires.
Establishment of a $600M fund, with $200M specifically allocated to the Federal Trade Commission to enhance the IdentityTheft.gov platform.
Raising the monetary limit for claims that agencies can resolve administratively under the False Claims Act from $150,000 to $1,000,000.
Status:
Expired
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