H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

119th Congress · introduced 2026-07-02 · Crime and Law Enforcement · Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.

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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The division investigates and prosecutes fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. The National Fraud Enforcement Division was established by DOJ in April 2026.

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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

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Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · 4 cosponsors

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House roll call 309 (2026): On Passage, H R 9576 (2026-09-16): Passed

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-119hr9576.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119/hr>

Record fed-us-cong119-hr9576 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong119 · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fed-bills