H.R. 9576

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Sponsor: Brad Finstad

4 cosponsors

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Introduced Jul 2
Committee Skipped
House of Representatives Sep 16
Senate Now
Law —

Introduced Jul 2
Committee Skipped
House of Representatives Sep 16
Senate Now
Law —

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679. (Sep 22)

Votes

On Passage · Passed, 352–72 House of Representatives · Roll Call 309 · Sep 16

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Official summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service.

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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Sec. 1. Short title Since introduced

This Act may be cited as the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026.

Sec. 2. National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice Changed · Sep 16

(a) In general. Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509B the following:

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509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division

(a) Establishment. There is hereby established a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the authority of the Attorney General (referred to in this section as the Division).

(b) Head. The Division shall be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed under section 506, and designated by the President as the Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement.

(c) Duties. The Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement shall perform such duties as the Attorney General may prescribe.

(b) Clerical amendment. The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 509B the following:

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509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division.

(c) Prohibition on political activity. Section 7323(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , National Fraud Enforcement Division, after Criminal Division.