3 Jul 2025
⚖️Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments
Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments for 2025
Summary
The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, for penalties assessed after [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.
Agencies
- Justice Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines adjustments to civil monetary penalties for violations enforced by the Department of Justice, which affects business compliance and financial liability. Businesses could face increased penalties for violations occurring after July 3, 2025, due to inflation adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index.