This bill establishes the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice, to be led by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The Division's primary mission is to lead Department of Justice efforts to investigate, prosecute, and remedy fraud impacting the Federal Government, federally funded programs, and citizens of the United States. The Assistant Attorney General will oversee multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations, provide guidance to U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and collaborate with federal agencies to disrupt sophisticated fraud schemes. Additionally, the role involves developing national enforcement priorities, proposing necessary legislative and regulatory reforms, and advising the Attorney General on significant fraud investigations and related policy matters.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-9576| House
| Updated: 7/2/2026
This bill establishes the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice, to be led by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The Division's primary mission is to lead Department of Justice efforts to investigate, prosecute, and remedy fraud impacting the Federal Government, federally funded programs, and citizens of the United States. The Assistant Attorney General will oversee multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations, provide guidance to U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and collaborate with federal agencies to disrupt sophisticated fraud schemes. Additionally, the role involves developing national enforcement priorities, proposing necessary legislative and regulatory reforms, and advising the Attorney General on significant fraud investigations and related policy matters.