Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Summary
The Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 41 of the United States Code by identifying individuals convicted of certain federal felonies related to federal programs as excluded sources on the System for Award Management Exclusions list. This would prevent these individuals from receiving federal contracts, grants, or other financial assistance. The Act mandates the Attorney General to notify the Administrator of General Services upon conviction of such individuals, leading to a three-year prohibition.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect will be the creation of a system to track and exclude individuals convicted of specific felonies from receiving federal funds. This is intended to reduce fraud and protect taxpayer money. Over time, it could deter individuals from committing these types of felonies.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced fraud in federal programs.
- Increased accountability for individuals who misuse federal funds.
- Potential savings for taxpayers.
- Strengthened integrity of federal programs.
- Deterrent effect on potential offenders.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for bureaucratic delays in implementing the exclusion process.
- Risk of erroneous exclusions, requiring a robust appeals process.
- Limited impact if waivers are granted too frequently.
- Increased administrative burden on the Attorney General and the Administrator of General Services.
- Possible challenges in defining and identifying 'covered felonies'.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's aim to 'promote the general Welfare' (Preamble) by safeguarding federal funds from misuse. It also relates to Congress's power to legislate for the general welfare through Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. The due process clause of the Fifth Amendment requires fair procedures for those accused of felonies, which this bill appears to respect by only applying after a conviction.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).