Bills · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Where it stands

  1. Introduced7/2/26
  2. Passed HousePassed 9/16/26
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 352–72 on September 16, 2026 (Roll Call 309 →). Received in the Senate on September 17, 2026.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 9/16/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic139 Yea · 72 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Republican212 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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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Sponsor
Rep. Brad Finstad ( Republican · MN-1)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
7/2/26
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What happens next

The Senate must pass the same text, then it goes to the President.

If it isn't enacted by Jan 3, 2027, it expires when the 119th Congress ends.

All actions (14)
  1. 7/2/26Introduced in House
  2. 7/2/26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  3. 9/14/26Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
  4. 9/16/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5941-5947)
  5. 9/16/26Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
  6. 9/16/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9576.
  7. 9/16/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. 9/16/26POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9576, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  9. 9/16/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5956-5957)
  10. 9/16/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309).
  11. 9/16/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5941)
  12. 9/16/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. 9/17/26Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  14. 9/22/26Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.