36.2—Penalty adjustment.
The citations for the adjusted penalty provisions, a brief description of the penalty, and the adjusted maximum (and minimum, if applicable) penalty amounts are listed in Table I.
| Statute | Description | New maximum (and minimum, if applicable) penalty amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 U.S.C. 1015(c)(5) | Provides for a fine of up to $25,000 for failure by an institution of higher education (IHE) to provide information on the cost of higher education to the Commissioner of Education Statistics | $27,500. |
| 20 U.S.C. 1027(f)(3) | Provides for a fine of up to $25,000 for failure by an IHE to provide information to the State and the public regarding its teacher-preparation programs | $27,500. |
| 20 U.S.C. 1082(g) | Provides for a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for violations by lenders and guaranty agencies of Title IV-B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), which authorizes the Federal Family Education Loan Program | $27,500. |
| 20 U.S.C. 1094(c)(3)(B) | Provides for a civil penalty of up to $25,000. for an institution of higher education's violation of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, which authorizes various programs of student financial assistance | $27,500. |
| 31 U.S.C. 1352(c)(1) and (c)(2)(A) | Provides for a civil penalty of $10,000 to $100,000 for recipients of Government grants, contracts, etc. that lobby Congress or the Executive Branch with respect to the award of Government grants and contracts | $11,000 to $110,000. |
| 31 U.S.C. 3802(a)(1) and (a)(2) | Provides for a civil penalty of up to $5,000. for false claims and statements made to the Government | $5,500. |