H.R.825 — Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
House Roll Call
H.R.825
| Bill | H.R.825 — Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 405 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 27 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 205 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| D | 200 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 825 - Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
The Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act (HR 825) aims to enhance the integrity of federal small business assistance programs by implementing stricter eligibility requirements and oversight mechanisms. The bill is designed to prevent fraudulent activities within programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and to ensure that legitimate small businesses receive the support they need.
Key Provisions:
Eligibility Verification: The bill mandates the SBA to establish a robust verification process for applicants seeking federal assistance, including loans and grants. This process will involve cross-referencing applicants against various federal databases to confirm their legitimacy.
Fraud Prevention Measures: HR 825 requires the SBA to develop and implement a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy. This includes training for SBA staff on identifying potential fraud and establishing a whistleblower program to encourage reporting of fraudulent activities.
Increased Reporting Requirements: The bill imposes new reporting obligations on the SBA to provide Congress with regular updates on the effectiveness of fraud prevention measures and the number of fraudulent applications detected.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not specify additional funding, it directs the SBA to allocate existing resources towards enhancing fraud detection and prevention efforts. The SBA is given the authority to implement the necessary changes to its operational procedures to comply with the new requirements.
Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the Small Business Administration, particularly its loan and grant programs aimed at supporting small businesses.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: Legitimate small businesses seeking federal assistance will benefit from the strengthened protections against fraud. Conversely, individuals or entities attempting to exploit these programs will face increased scrutiny and potential disqualification.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 825 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship for further consideration. The timeline for further action will depend on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative processes.
Yea (405)
K
Ken Calvert
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Not Voting (27)
R
Raúl Grijalva
