US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

41 U.S.C. § 3509

Notification of violations of Federal criminal law or overpayments

(a)

Definition .—

In this section, the term “covered contract” means any contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 and more than 120 days in duration.
(b)

Federal Acquisition Regulation .—

The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include, pursuant to FAR Case 2007–006 (as published at 72 Fed. Reg. 64019, ) or any follow-on FAR case, provisions that require timely notification by Federal contractors of violations of Federal criminal law or overpayments in connection with the award or performance of covered contracts or subcontracts, including those performed outside the United States and those for commercial products or commercial services.

Pub. L. 111–350, § 3124 Stat. 3770 Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 836(b)(14)132 Stat. 1864 (, , ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

3509

41:251 note.

Pub. L. 110–252, title VI, §§ 6102, 6103, June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2386, 2387.

In subsection (b), the words “shall include” are substituted for “shall be amended” and “to include” to reflect the permanence of the provision. The words “within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act” are omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–2322018—Subsec. (b). substituted “commercial products or commercial services” for “commercial items”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232section 453b of Title 6Amendment by effective , subject to a savings provision, see , set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under , Domestic Security.