H.R. 7334 · 117th Congress

COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022

Introduced on Mar 31, 2022 by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3). 3 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-165.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-165
Introduced
Mar 31, 2022
Cosponsors
3
2 from the other party
Policy area
Commerce
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To extend the statute of limitations for fraud by borrowers under certain COVID-19 economic injury disaster loan programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Business investment and capital
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Small business

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Aug 5, 2022). Public domain.

COVID-19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022

This bill establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for criminal charges and civil enforcement against a borrower who engages in fraud with respect to certain COVID-19 economic injury disaster loan programs.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Blaine LuetkemeyerR-MO-3Sponsor

Democrats · 2

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Jun 8, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 416–3

History

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  1. Mar 31, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 31, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 31, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  4. May 11, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 11, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  6. May 17, 2022Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 117-327.
  7. May 17, 2022 · HouseReported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 117-327.
  8. May 17, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245.
  9. Jun 7, 2022 · HouseMs. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jun 7, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5250-5252)
  11. Jun 7, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7334.
  12. Jun 7, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  13. Jun 8, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5397-5398)
  14. Jun 8, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 247).House · Roll call 247
  15. Jun 8, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 247). (text: 06/07/2022 CR H5250)House · Roll call 247
  16. Jun 8, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. Jun 9, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  18. Jul 28, 2022Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  19. Jul 28, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790)
  20. Jul 28, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  21. Jul 28, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  22. Jul 28, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  23. Aug 2, 2022Presented to President.
  24. Aug 2, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  25. Aug 5, 2022Signed by President.
  26. Aug 5, 2022Signed by President.
  27. Aug 5, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-165.
  28. Aug 5, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-165.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.