RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Returning Erroneous COVID Loans Addressing Illegal and Misappropriated Taxpayer Funds Act or the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue guidance for borrowers and lenders about returning any unused Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan amounts made to the borrower. The SBA must track the amounts of PPP loans returned to mitigate the risk of financial loss.

The guidance must be issued not later than 30 days after the bill is enacted.

Bill 118 hr 4667, also known as the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that taxpayer funds are being used efficiently and effectively by government agencies.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to regularly review and report on their spending to identify any wasteful or unnecessary expenditures. It also establishes a process for taxpayers to report instances of government waste or abuse, and requires agencies to investigate and address these reports in a timely manner.

Additionally, the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring agencies to make their budgets and spending data easily accessible to the public. This will allow taxpayers to see how their money is being used and hold government officials accountable for their spending decisions. Overall, the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act is designed to promote responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and ensure that government agencies are using public money in a responsible and efficient manner.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4667

Introduced on
2023-07-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/4/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Returning Erroneous COVID Loans Addressing Illegal and Misappropriated Taxpayer Funds Act or the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue guidance for borrowers and lenders about returning any unused Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan amounts made to the borrower. The SBA must track the amounts of PPP loans returned to mitigate the risk of financial loss.

The guidance must be issued not later than 30 days after the bill is enacted.

Bill 118 hr 4667, also known as the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that taxpayer funds are being used efficiently and effectively by government agencies.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to regularly review and report on their spending to identify any wasteful or unnecessary expenditures. It also establishes a process for taxpayers to report instances of government waste or abuse, and requires agencies to investigate and address these reports in a timely manner.

Additionally, the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring agencies to make their budgets and spending data easily accessible to the public. This will allow taxpayers to see how their money is being used and hold government officials accountable for their spending decisions. Overall, the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act is designed to promote responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and ensure that government agencies are using public money in a responsible and efficient manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue guidance and rules for lenders and the Small Business Administration on handling amounts of Paycheck Protection Loans returned by borrowers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Potential Impact
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Small business

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/6/2023

Returning Erroneous COVID Loans Addressing Illegal and Misappropriated Taxpayer Funds Act or the RECLAIM Taxpayer Funds Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue guidance for borrowers and lenders about...


Latest Action12/4/2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.