6 CFR § 13.1 - Basis, purpose, scope and effect.
(a) Basis. This part implements the Administrative False Claims Act, as established by Public Law 118-159, 138 Stat. 2440 (Dec. 23, 2024), to be codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812. Section 3809 of title 31, United States Code, requires each authority to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the statute.
(b) Purpose. This part:
(1) Establishes administrative procedures for imposing civil penalties and assessments against Persons who Make, submit, or present, or cause to be Made, submitted, or presented, false, fictitious, or fraudulent Claims or written Statements to the Authority or to certain others; and
(2) Specifies the hearing and appeal rights of Persons subject to allegations of liability for such penalties and assessments.
(c) Scope. This part applies to all components of the Department of Homeland Security.