# 119-s-4024: Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act

119-s-4024, Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4024
- Congress: 119
- Title: Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Mandatory rapid clawbacks and tighter oversight of federal funds passed through states.** This bill would amend the False Claims Act and create a mandatory process to recover federal grant money that moves through State or local intermediaries.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stronger audit rules and recoupment for grant recipients: cost, medium. If enacted, each State would have to certify it will follow federal rules for inspections, audits, recordkeeping, and data sharing (including 2 C.F.R. part 200) as a condition of receiving federal awards. Federal agencies or pass-through entities could impose specific conditions and, if problems ar…
- Faster federal clawback for state funds: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would require a State or State agency to send 100% of the federal funds at issue to the U.S. Treasury within 180 days after written notice in certain civil or qui tam cases. The money would be held in escrow until final judgment, settlement, and any appeals finish. If the gover…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4782: ReportScams.gov Act
- 119-s-4280: SAFE Act
- 119-s-690: Overdose RADAR Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4024 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4024)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4782: ReportScams.gov Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4782)
- [119-s-4280: SAFE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4280)
- [119-s-690: Overdose RADAR Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-690)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4024 (as of 2026-08-11).