H.R.9576
119th Congress

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Introduced: Jul 2, 2026Updated: Oct 8, 2026
Passed House
Sponsor
Finstad, Brad
Brad Finstad
RMinnesota
Summary

Creates a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the U.S. Department of Justice. The new division will focus on enforcing laws against fraud. Employees of the division will be prohibited from engaging in certain political activities under federal law, including using their official authority to influence elections or partisan political activity.

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Current Stage: Senate Vote

56 days

The bill passed its first chamber and is now before the second, which must pass identical text before it can go to the President.

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    Began: Jul 2, 2026

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    Completed: Sep 16, 2026

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    Since: Sep 16, 2026

    Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026

    • Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

      Sep 17, 2026
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    • Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.

      Sep 22, 2026
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Sec. 1
Crime and Law Enforcement
Sec. 2
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations