H.R. 9576 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Provides statutory authority for the Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 2, 2026 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 House roll 669 |
On PassageNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act | D 139–72 · R 212–0 · I 1–0 |
Passed 352–72 |
What members said about it
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Finstad Applauds House Passage of the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) applauded the passage of their legislation, H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
“In Minnesota, we’ve seen the systematic failure of Governor Walz and his administration refusing to investigate fraudsters and safeguard Americans’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars.”
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, legislation establishing a dedicated National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to strengthen the…
“Fraud has changed dramatically, but the way the government goes after it hasn’t kept pace.”
Latest action
Sep 22, 2026 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.