How the conversation moved
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9 members
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 · 15 D Merkley OR Introduced bill to ban corrupt gratuities to state and local officials R Blackburn TN Passed bill to prevent romance scams on dating apps 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 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 Grassley IA Authored bill to support identity theft victims R Simpson ID Supports anti-fraud legislation D Himes CT Introduced bill to combat financial scams with interagency task force R Hamadeh AZ Introduced bill protecting seniors from catfishing and identity theft schemes R Walberg MI Voted to pass National Fraud Enforcement Division Act R Malliotakis NY Secured unanimous passage of Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act R Harrigan NC Voted for legislation establishing dedicated fraud division 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 Oppose · 7 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 Ivey MD Demanded USDA reverse Cyclospora research terminations D Hoyer MD Demanded USDA reverse Cyclospora research terminations R Scalise LA Opposes Democratic opposition to anti-fraud measures
What each party did · Democrats 16 · Republicans 35
2 Sent letters 0 0 Hearings 2 2 Statements 1 0 Criticized 5 1 Praised 1 0 Visits and events 2 10 Filed or pushed bills 21 1 Other 3 By state
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Every action 51 actions · 53 releases
All types 51 Sent letters 2 Hearings 2 Statements 3 Criticized 5 Praised 2 Visits and events 2 Filed or pushed bills 31 Other 4
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Oct 2, 2026
Criticism
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R Griffith VA
Described investigations into Medicaid fraud across multiple states and recommendations to strengthen program integrity.
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Oct 1, 2026
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D Whitehouse RI
Released GAO report showing federal contractor fraud vulnerability from opaque corporate structures.
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R Taylor OH
Introduced bill to hold bad actors accountable for fraud in federal healthcare systems.
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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
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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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R Griffith VA
Sponsored bill to combat Medicaid fraud by incentivizing state program integrity efforts.
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R Guthrie KY
Released staff report detailing Medicare and Medicaid fraud and recommending 37 reforms.
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Sep 28, 2026
Visit
R Evans CO $169M
Hosted CMS Administrator to discuss Medicaid fraud and rural health funding 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 Crank CO
Hosted roundtable with CMS Administrator on combating Medicaid fraud and waste in Colorado.
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Sep 25, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
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D Kim NJ
Introduced three bills to combat public corruption and government accountability.
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Letter
D Durbin IL
Urged Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump Jr.'s gift from Russian oligarch.
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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 Pettersen CO
Introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize sanctions against foreign fentanyl traffickers.
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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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R Houchin IN
Two bills on scam prevention and broadband expansion advanced out of House committee.
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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
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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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D Panetta CA
Introduced bill eliminating tax on stolen assets for scam and disaster victims.
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R Simpson ID
Supported two bills to combat fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars.
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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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R Hamadeh AZ
Introduced bill to protect seniors from catfishing scams and online identity fraud.
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R Guthrie KY
Cosponsored bill providing law enforcement funding to protect seniors from fraud schemes.
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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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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
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Criticism
R Scalise LA
Criticized Democrats for voting against anti-fraud legislation and protecting taxpayer dollars.
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D Raskin MD
House passed tax relief provisions for scam and disaster victims, including retroactive relief.
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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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D Suozzi NY
House passed bipartisan bill to allow fraud victims to deduct stolen money from taxes.
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R Nunn IA
House passed bill to give law enforcement tools to combat senior fraud and recover stolen funds.
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