WASHINGTON, D.C.?— Today, the House of Representatives passed multiple bills to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud work, rooting out waste in federal programs, and protecting taxpayer dollars. The Trump administration has successfully uncovered nearly $250 billion in fraud, and these bills would help make their efforts permanent while also strengthening oversight of federal funds.
The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, H.R. 9576, was introduced by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Member Brad Finstad (MN-01). In January 2026, the Trump administration announced the creation of a new division within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and enforce federal criminal and civil laws against fraudsters who steal from federal programs. The bill would make this a permanent division within the DOJ and require that the office be led by an Assistant Attorney…
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