In addition to the laws cited below, bear in mind that governmental agencies receiving COVID-19 funding have discretion as to reimbursement. Have they created a situation that encourages medical authorities to lie for money? Where I live, a local hospital official actually appeared on television to tell the public that they can barely manage the COVID-19 caseload when this is not the case at all.

Relevant American legislation:

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-116publ123/html/PLAW-116publ123.htm

Families First Coronavirus Response Act https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-116publ127/html/PLAW-116publ127.htm

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-116publ136/html/PLAW-116publ136.htm

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (COVID-19 Stimulus Package) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Rescue_Plan_Act_of_2021

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_Appropriations_Act,_2021

Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-116publ139/html/PLAW-116publ139.htm

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7010

A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4116