1. (a) Amount.— The Federal Government in a civil action may recover from a person—

   1. (1) that knowingly engages in conduct prohibited by section 8702 of this title a civil penalty equal to—

      1. (A) twice the amount of each kickback involved in the violation; and
      2. (B) not more than $10,000 for each occurrence of prohibited conduct; and
   2. (2) whose employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee violates section 8702 of this title by providing, accepting, or charging a kickback a civil penalty equal to the amount of that kickback.

2. (b) Statute of Limitations.— A civil action under this section must be brought within 6 years after the later of the date on which—

   1. (1) the prohibited conduct establishing the cause of action occurred; or
   2. (2) the Federal Government first knew or should reasonably have known that the prohibited conduct had occurred.

(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3840.)