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Sep 16 Walberg (R) voted for two bills to strengthen federal oversight and crack down on fraud in taxpayer programs.Sep 23 Schmitt (R) introduced legislation to establish a permanent National Fraud Enforcement Division.Sep 30 Pfluger (R) introduced bill requiring state Medicaid programs to designate fiscal accountability officer.Oct 1 Finstad (R) criticized Senate Democrats for blocking passage of national fraud enforcement bill.Oct 2 Moody (R) criticized Senate Democrats for blocking her National Fraud Enforcement Division Act.
Where they stand
Support · 21 D Merkley OR Introduced bill to ban corrupt gratuities to state and local officials D Pettersen CO Introduced Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act to disrupt illicit opioid trade R Houchin IN Advanced Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act to combat fraud R Blackburn TN Passed bill to prevent romance scams on dating apps R Schmitt MO Introduced bill to codify National Fraud Enforcement Division D Vindman VA Introduced Mail Integrity and Inspector General Act to combat mail theft R Hamadeh AZ Introduced bill protecting seniors from catfishing and identity theft schemes R Simpson ID Supports anti-fraud legislation D Himes CT Introduced bill to combat financial scams with interagency task force R Walberg MI Voted to pass National Fraud Enforcement Division Act R Harrigan NC Voted for bill improving fraud investigation coordination R Malliotakis NY Secured unanimous passage of Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act R Fitzgerald WI Supported legislation codifying DOJ fraud enforcement division in federal law D Suozzi NY Passed Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act to restore theft loss deduction for scam victims R Meuser PA Praised DOJ action against overseas scam operations R Timmons SC Introduced bill to strengthen SNAP fraud accountability and penalties D Riley NY Passed bill to establish DOJ task force for trade crime prosecution R Hinson IA Supported bill to prosecute trade crimes and tariff evasion R Collins ME Introduced Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act D Vasquez NM Co-sponsored bill to prevent fraudulent ads on social media R Risch ID Supports Clarity Act to protect consumers from scams Oppose · 16 R Moody FL Criticized Democrats for blocking anti-fraud enforcement legislation R Finstad MN Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking fraud enforcement legislation R Ernst IA Opposed Democratic blockade of anti-fraud legislation D Durbin IL Called for investigation of presidential family financial benefit from foreign interests D Hoyer MD Demanded USDA reverse Cyclospora research terminations D Ivey MD Demanded USDA reverse Cyclospora research terminations R Scalise LA Opposes Democratic opposition to anti-fraud measures R Fischbach MN Demanded state accountability for $36 million in group home fraud D Hernández Rivera PR Demanded accountability for irregularities in Puerto Rico energy contract D Reed RI Opposes crypto ATM scams defrauding Americans of hundreds of millions annually R Hill AR Criticized USPS for inadequate fraud prevention measures D Heinrich NM Requested GAO investigation into federal mining investments and conflicts of interest D Hassan NH Pressed DHS for investigation details on Lewandowski's alleged corruption and conflicts D Huffman CA Opened investigation into CEO stock purchases before monument announcement D Walkinshaw VA Demanded subpoena of Elon Musk for DOGE's fraudulent claims and $16 billion waste D Murray WA Opposed Republican Medicaid cuts and Trump's fraud convict pardons
What each party did · Democrats 44 · Republicans 65
4 Requested action 0 12 Sent letters 4 1 Hearings 4 2 Statements 2 4 Criticized 7 1 Praised 5 1 Visits and events 5 17 Filed or pushed bills 33 2 Other 5 By state IA 15 VA 7 TX 7 CA 6 FL 6 MN 5 NY 5 PA 5 +30 more with fewer actions
Every action 109 actions · 123 releases
All types 109 Requested action 4 Sent letters 16 Hearings 5 Statements 4 Criticized 11 Praised 6 Visits and events 6 Filed or pushed bills 50 Other 7
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Oct 7, 2026
Letter
D Schiff CA
Sought information from former White House energy adviser on ethics compliance after joining oil company.
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Oct 5, 2026
Letter
R Lankford OK
Led 128 lawmakers in letter urging HHS Inspector General to investigate Planned Parenthood.
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Oct 2, 2026
Statement
R Griffith VA
Described investigations into Medicaid fraud across multiple states and recommendations to strengthen program integrity.
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Criticism
Oct 1, 2026
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R Taylor OH
Introduced bill to hold bad actors accountable for fraud in federal healthcare systems.
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Statement
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R Kean NJ
Introduced the HELP STATES Act to provide states more funding for Medicaid fraud prevention.
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Criticism
Sep 30, 2026
Criticism
R Ernst IA $240B
Criticized Democrats for blocking anti-fraud package worth $240 billion in savings.
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R Wittman VA
Cosponsored bill to strengthen states' ability to identify and recover fraudulent Medicaid payments.
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Sep 29, 2026
Statement
R Guthrie KY
Released staff report detailing Medicare and Medicaid fraud and recommending 37 reforms.
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R Griffith VA
Sponsored bill to combat Medicaid fraud by incentivizing state program integrity efforts.
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D Merkley OR
Reintroduced legislation to strengthen federal anti-corruption laws banning corrupt gratuities to state and local officials.
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Statement
R Ernst IA $21B
Released investigation revealing fraudsters billed government health programs over $21 billion.
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Sep 28, 2026
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R Crank CO
Hosted roundtable with CMS Administrator on combating Medicaid fraud and waste in Colorado.
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D Green TX
Shared Financial Times article about trust companies restricting cryptocurrency clients over money-laundering concerns.
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R Evans CO $169M
Hosted CMS Administrator to discuss Medicaid fraud and rural health funding in Colorado.
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Sep 25, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
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R Kustoff TN
Announced Senate passage of bill providing identity theft victims single point of contact at Social Security Administration.
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D Pettersen CO
Introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize sanctions against foreign fentanyl traffickers.
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D Durbin IL
Urged Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump Jr.'s gift from Russian oligarch.
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R Houchin IN
Two bills on scam prevention and broadband expansion advanced out of House committee.
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R Blackburn TN
Senate unanimously passed Blackburn's bipartisan bill requiring dating apps to notify users of fraud-related removals.
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D Kim NJ
Introduced three bills to combat public corruption and government accountability.
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Sep 23, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
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D Vindman VA
Introduced bill strengthening postal inspector general capacity for fraud investigation.
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Sep 21, 2026
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D Foushee NC
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring online platforms to prevent fraud and scams.
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Sep 19, 2026
Criticism
R Cloud TX
Criticized federal homelessness programs for rewarding administrators rather than helping people.
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Sep 18, 2026
Hearing
Request
D Scott VA
Demanded criminal investigation into Labor Department's use of fake identities in public comments.
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R Grassley IA
Passed bipartisan legislation to streamline identity theft victim support at Social Security Administration.
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Sep 17, 2026
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R Hamadeh AZ
Introduced bill to protect seniors from catfishing scams and online identity fraud.
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R Simpson ID
Supported two bills to combat fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars.
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R Guthrie KY
Cosponsored bill providing law enforcement funding to protect seniors from fraud schemes.
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D Himes CT
Advanced bipartisan bill to create federal task force combating financial scams and AI-powered fraud.
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D Panetta CA
Introduced bill eliminating tax on stolen assets for scam and disaster victims.
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Sep 16, 2026
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R Nunn IA
Advanced two bipartisan bills to combat payment scams and simplify insurance registration forms.
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Praise
D Gottheimer NJ
Praised House passage of the bipartisan GUARD Act to protect seniors from financial fraud and scams.
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Sep 15, 2026
Criticism
R Scalise LA
Criticized Democrats for voting against anti-fraud legislation and protecting taxpayer dollars.
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D Suozzi NY
House passed bipartisan bill to allow fraud victims to deduct stolen money from taxes.
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Hearing
R Moore NC
Raised concerns about healthcare fraud and competition during House Judiciary Subcommittee field hearing.
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Criticism
D Green TX
Criticized Trump meme coin as Ponzi scheme that defrauded everyday investors.
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D Raskin MD
House passed tax relief provisions for scam and disaster victims, including retroactive relief.
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Sep 14, 2026
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R Cornyn TX
Urged VA and DOJ to investigate predatory schools defrauding veterans of G.I. benefits.
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Praise
R Grassley IA
Praised Trump administration crackdown on trucking industry fraud and safety improvements.
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R Estes KS
Introduced bill to prevent fraudulent IRS returns by verifying Electronic Filing Identification Numbers.
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R Issa CA
Introduced legislation to require federal government to identify and account for seized digital assets.
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Sep 10, 2026
Letter
R Fischbach MN
Sent letter to Governor Walz demanding accountability for fraud in Minnesota group homes.
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D Suozzi NY
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase funding for health care fraud prevention and enforcement.
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D Whitesides CA
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring financial institutions to hold suspicious wire transfers targeting seniors.
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Sep 9, 2026
Praise
R Meuser PA
Commended DOJ Scam Center Strike Force operation against Chinese-run cryptocurrency fraud.
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Sep 8, 2026
Letter
R Finstad MN R Emmer MN $36M
Led Minnesota Republicans in demanding accountability from Governor Walz over alleged fraud involving Liberian official receiving $36 million in public funds.
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D Shaheen NH
Led bipartisan call for enhanced investigation into GI Bill fraud by trade schools.
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Sep 4, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
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D Gillen NY
Introduced bipartisan bill to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime and lower insurance premiums.
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R Nehls TX
Introduced bipartisan legislation to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime.
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Sep 2, 2026
Criticism
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R Timmons SC
Introduced bill lowering criminal fraud threshold in SNAP from $5,000 to $1,000.
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Hearing
R Kim CA
Questioned witnesses on fraud prevention and affordable housing investment at Financial Services Committee hearing.
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Sep 1, 2026
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Letter
D Soto FL $10M
Demanded federal investigation into $10 million in misappropriated Medicaid settlement funds.
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R Hinson IA
Supported bipartisan bill to strengthen DOJ prosecution of international trade crimes and hold China accountable.
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Criticism
D Reed RI
Criticized rising crypto ATM scams targeting older Americans and called for regulatory action.
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Praise
R Grassley IA
Praised Eleventh Circuit ruling upholding whistleblower provisions of False Claims Act.
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Aug 31, 2026
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Letter
D Castor FL $10M
Demanded federal investigation into $10 million in misappropriated Medicaid settlement funds.
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Aug 28, 2026
Criticism
R Hill AR $1.7B
Awarded USPS Golden Fleece Award for failing to stop fraudulent postage costing $1.7 billion yearly.
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Aug 27, 2026
Letter
D Merkley OR
Investigated federal student loan servicer MOHELA for sending false delinquency notices to borrowers.
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Visit
Aug 21, 2026
Statement
R Grassley IA
Discussed fraud prevention efforts and healthcare cost recovery through False Claims Act enforcement.
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Aug 20, 2026
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R Ernst IA $50M
Introduced bill to prohibit government payments to families of convicted criminals.
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Aug 19, 2026
Request
D Hernández Rivera PR $5.9B
Alleged fraud in Puerto Rico's $5.9 billion temporary energy contract; promised congressional investigation.
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Aug 14, 2026
Statement
D Ossoff GA
Media highlighted Ossoff's record of congressional investigations into corruption and abuse.
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Aug 13, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026
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R Collins ME
Introduced bill to strengthen Medicare home health fraud detection and prevention measures.
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Aug 10, 2026
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D Vasquez NM
Co-sponsored bipartisan bill to ban scam advertisements on social media platforms.
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D Huffman CA
Opened investigation into potential insider trading at Energy Fuels after Bears Ears monument reduction.
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Aug 8, 2026
Praise
R Risch ID
Urged Senate passage of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to protect consumers and prevent fraud.
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Aug 7, 2026
Statement
R Perry PA $230B
Joined White House task force that identified $230 billion in fraud and halted $56 billion in fraudulent payments.
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Hearing
D Duckworth IL
Called for increased State Department coordination with Pacific partners to combat foreign scam operations.
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I Sanders VT
Requested Justice Department update on contempt charges for former Steward Health Care CEO.
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Aug 6, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
Hearing
Criticism
D Murray WA
Criticized Republicans for Medicaid cuts and called out Trump's pardons of fraud convicts.
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R Husted OH
Announced Senate passage of Foreign Robocall Elimination Act to combat foreign scam calls.
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R Moody FL
Introduced legislation to combat gift card fraud targeting seniors with stronger penalties.
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