A bill to amend the jurisdiction and venue requirements and damage provisions in all suits involving the False Claims Act, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the False Claims Act to redefine the fraudulent claims against the United States Government which give rise to liability and forfeiture. Includes within the scope of such claims the falsification of computer-readable media. Defines "knowing" (the mental state required to establish liability) to include actual or constructive knowledge. Stipulates that in any suit under this Act no proof of intent to defraud at common law is required. Increases the forfeiture level for such fraudulent claims from $2,000 to $5,000, and makes recoverable those damages sustained by the Government's having entered into or made any contract or grant as a result of any false statement. Makes venue of actions under this Act proper in any district in which a defendant can be found, resides, transacts business, or in which any act prescribed is alleged by the United States to have occurred (current law limits jurisdiction to where a defendant "shall be found"). Gives the Court of Claims jurisdiction of any action asserted by way of counterclaim. Sets forth new procedural provisions governing actions under such Act. States that the burden of proof for the United States is by a preponderance of the evid…