National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
United States119th CongressHR-9576House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Summary
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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S-5457: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Introduced in Senate
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5941)
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
Senate