DOJ Recovers $1.4 Billion in Pandemic Aid Fraud, Proposes Legislative Changes

Senate Democrats and the White House push for increased fraud enforcement funding and extended statute of limitations amid challenges in Congress.

The Justice Department has charged over 3,500 individuals and recovered $1.4 billion in pandemic relief funds through its COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force.
Legislation proposed by Senate Democrats and supported by the White House aims to extend the statute of limitations and increase funding for pandemic fraud investigations.
The proposed bill includes measures to combat identity theft and improve government databases to prevent fraudulent payments.
Critics argue that the bill faces challenges in Congress, with no GOP lawmakers supporting the proposed changes.
The total amount of pandemic relief fraud is estimated to be in the billions, with ongoing investigations and calls for extended statutes of limitations.