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Whistleblower Awards Program: Combating COVID-19 Loan Fraud and Recovering Funds.

This act establishes the Office of Whistleblower Awards within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to incentivize citizens to report fraud related to pandemic relief loans (COVID loans). Individuals whose original information leads to a conviction or settlement will receive a monetary award of 10% or 15% of the recovered funds. The goal is to recover taxpayer money and enhance accountability for financial misconduct in aid programs.
Key points
Establishes the Office of Whistleblower Awards to collect information on fraud concerning COVID-19 loans (e.g., PPP, EIDL).
Whistleblowers whose information leads to fund recovery receive an award of 10% (US nationals) or 15% (foreign nationals) of the amounts deposited into the dedicated Award Fund.
Individuals convicted of COVID loan fraud face an additional civil monetary penalty equal to 30% of the aggregate principal loan amount.
Provides anti-retaliation protections for individuals who report misconduct.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7412
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Process start date: 2026-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Put America on Commission Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7412.

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 2026-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes the Office of Whistleblower Awards to collect information on fraud concerning COVID-19 loans (e.g., PPP, EIDL).
  • Whistleblowers whose information leads to fund recovery receive an award of 10% (US nationals) or 15% (foreign nationals) of the amounts deposited into the dedicated Award Fund.
  • Individuals convicted of COVID loan fraud face an additional civil monetary penalty equal to 30% of the aggregate principal loan amount.
  • Provides anti-retaliation protections for individuals who report misconduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-07.

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.

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