False Claims Amendments Act of 2023

Bill 118 s 2466, also known as the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to amend the False Claims Act in order to strengthen protections against fraud and abuse in government contracting and healthcare programs.

One of the key provisions of this bill is the expansion of liability for false claims to include subcontractors and agents of contractors who knowingly submit false claims to the government. This provision aims to hold all parties involved in government contracting accountable for fraudulent activities.

Additionally, the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023 increases penalties for individuals and entities found guilty of making false claims to the government. This includes increasing the maximum civil penalty for each false claim from $11,000 to $20,000, as well as increasing the maximum criminal penalty for false claims from $250,000 to $500,000. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance whistleblower protections for individuals who report fraud and abuse in government contracting. This includes prohibiting retaliation against whistleblowers and providing them with legal recourse if they are retaliated against for reporting fraudulent activities. Overall, the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the False Claims Act and improve accountability in government contracting and healthcare programs by increasing penalties for false claims, expanding liability to include subcontractors and agents, and enhancing whistleblower protections.