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Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

Introduced: April 15, 2026 Introduced by: Sessions, Pete Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Jun 11, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218).
Jun 10, 2026 · 4:10 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078)
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:37 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:12 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312.
Jun 10, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:11 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:11 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:37 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8312, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 8, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
Jun 3, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
Jun 3, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2026 House · vote #218 On Passage Passed 240–181 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 228 — Pursuant to H. Res. 1345, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversig… Agreed to Jun 10, 2026
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) within the Department of the Treasury; (2) establishes an Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (OIGFAR) within Treasury; and (3) requires Treasury to enter into data sharing agreements with other federal agencies and allowable private entities to prevent fraud and improper payments.

Functions assigned to BFS by the bill include

  • administering the Do Not Pay system (which provides federal agencies and federally funded state-administered programs the ability to verify recipient identity and eligibility before making an award or issuing a payment);
  • maintaining a voluntary governmentwide program to provide data sharing and analysis to federal agencies and to state, local, or tribal governments responsible for administering a federally funded program in order to detect fraud and prevent improper payments that result in financial loss; and
  • supporting OIGFAR by providing access to information technology and data.

The duties of OIGFAR include auditing and investigating the use of certain federal funds, such as

  • funds, loans, and tax credits made available by various coronavirus response laws;
  • any federal award of $50,000 or more; and
  • emergency spending related to disaster relief or economic recovery.

OIGFAR must ensure the expeditious reporting of suspected violations of federal criminal law to the Department of Justice. OIGFAR is authorized to provide investigative support to prosecutive and enforcement authorities to protect program integrity and prevent, detect, and prosecute fraud.

What's happening now June 11, 2026

Received in the Senate.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1345 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and d…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Apr 20, 2026
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