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Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act

USA119th CongressHR-7677| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Letlow (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on fraud prevention measures within specific federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs. These programs include Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant, with the study assessing the effectiveness of current procedures used by service providers. The study will also analyze the sufficiency and effective use of federal data, including audits and reporting, for identifying fraud. It specifically examines the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, focusing on program integrity results in states that delegate management responsibilities and the outcomes of any corrective action plans implemented. Within two years, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings and providing regulatory or legislative recommendations to improve fraud prevention across all covered federal programs.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.


  • March 5, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act

USA119th CongressHR-7677| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on fraud prevention measures within specific federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs. These programs include Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant, with the study assessing the effectiveness of current procedures used by service providers. The study will also analyze the sufficiency and effective use of federal data, including audits and reporting, for identifying fraud. It specifically examines the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, focusing on program integrity results in states that delegate management responsibilities and the outcomes of any corrective action plans implemented. Within two years, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings and providing regulatory or legislative recommendations to improve fraud prevention across all covered federal programs.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.


  • March 5, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Letlow (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted