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

HR 8951 — Zero Tolerance for Fraudsters 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 May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · 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).

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In plain language

The bill aims to address and prevent fraudulent activities.

This bill seeks to establish measures against fraudsters by enhancing enforcement and penalties related to fraudulent actions. It is focused on deterring fraudulent behavior in various sectors.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for certain fraud offenses under Title 18 of the United States Code.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 47

    Sec. 1041. Mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in the case of an offense under section 1001, 1002, 1003, 1010, 1012, 1031, 1035, or 1040, the punishment shall be-- ``(1) if the offense involved an amount of $1,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000, a fine under this title, and imprisonment for not less than one year and not more than 10 years; or ``(2) if the offense involved an amount of $5,000,000 or more, a fine under this title, and imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years, except in the case that the punishment under such section provides for a greater term of imprisonment.''

    This addition introduces mandatory minimum sentences for specified fraud-related offenses.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 63

    Sec. 1353. Mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses ``Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in the case of an offense under section 1341, 1343, 1345, or 1347, the punishment shall be-- ``(1) if the offense involved an amount of $1,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000, a fine under this title, and imprisonment for not less than one year and not more than 10 years; or ``(2) if the offense involved an amount of $5,000,000 or more, a fine under this title, and imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years, except in the case that the punishment under such section provides for a greater term of imprisonment.''

    This addition establishes mandatory minimum sentences for specific forms of mail fraud and other fraud offenses.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 47

    Clerical amendment to the table of sections for chapter 47 of title 18 by inserting after the item related to 1040 the following: ``1041. Mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses.''

    This change updates the section table to include the new section on mandatory minimum sentences.

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 63

    Clerical amendment to the table of sections for chapter 63 of title 18 by inserting after the item related to 1352 the following: ``1353. Mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses.''

    This change updates the section table to add the new section on mandatory minimum sentences for fraud offenses.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8951?
HR 8951 is sponsored by Owens, Burgess (Republican), Hunt, Wesley (Republican), Obernolte, Jay (Republican), and Calvert, Ken (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8951?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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