United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 9576 — National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill aims to establish a National Fraud Enforcement Division.

The National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 proposes the creation of a new division within the Department of Justice to combat fraud. This division would focus on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing fraud at a national level.

Summary

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026This 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds a new section, Sec. 509C, to establish a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice, headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President. It also clarifies that the Assistant Attorney General will perform duties as prescribed by the Attorney General. Additionally, a clerical amendment updates the table of sections for title 28 to include this new division. The changes help formalize the structure and leadership of the division focused on fraud enforcement within the Department of Justice.

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9576 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
9576 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
9576 To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
9576 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 2, 2026 Mr.
Finstad (for himself and Mr.
Schmidt) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the general authority of the Attorney General.
(a) In General.--Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509B the following:
The National Fraud Enforcement Division (hereinafter referred to in this title as the ``Division'') shall be headed by an Assistant Attorney General (hereinafter in this title referred to as the ``Assistant Attorney General'') appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
``Sec.
(b) Duties.--The Assistant Attorney General shall-- (1) lead the efforts of the Department of Justice to investigate, prosecute, and remedy fraud affecting the Federal Government, Federally funded programs, and citizens of the United States;
509C.
(2) oversee multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations;
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').
(3) provide advice, assistance, and direction to the United States Attorneys' Offices on fraud-related issues;
``(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.
(4) work closely with Federal agencies and Department of Justice components to identify, disrupt, and dismantle organized and sophisticated fraud schemes across jurisdiction;
``(c) Duties.--The Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement shall perform such duties as the Attorney General may prescribe.''.
(5) develop national enforcement priorities related to fraud;
(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:
(6) propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses;
``509C.
and (7) advise the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General on issues involving significant, high-impact fraud investigations and prosecutions and related policy matters.
National Fraud Enforcement Division.''.
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(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''.
Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026.
Attest:
Clerk.
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
9576 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds the National Fraud Enforcement Division to the list of entities prohibited from political activity under the Hatch Act.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7323(b)(3)

    , National Fraud Enforcement Division

    The National Fraud Enforcement Division is now included in the prohibition of political activity for certain Department of Justice employees.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

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Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9576 do?
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026This 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.
Who sponsors HR 9576?
HR 9576 is sponsored by Finstad, Brad (Republican), Schmidt, Derek (Republican), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), and Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9576?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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