Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

Sponsored byRep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX· Introduced 15 avril 2026

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Received in the Senate.

11 juin 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 6 juin 2026

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) within the Department of the Treasury; (2) establishes an Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (OIGFAR) within Treasury; and (3) requires Treasury to enter into data sharing agreements with other federal agencies and allowable private entities to prevent fraud and improper payments.

Functions assigned to BFS by the bill include

administering the Do Not Pay system (which provides federal agencies and federally funded state-administered programs the ability to verify recipient identity and eligibility before making an award or issuing a payment);
maintaining a voluntary governmentwide program to provide data sharing and analysis to federal agencies and to state, local, or tribal governments responsible for administering a federally funded program in order to detect fraud and prevent improper payments that result in financial loss; and
supporting OIGFAR by providing access to information technology and data.

The duties of OIGFAR include auditing and investigating the use of certain federal funds, such as

funds, loans, and tax credits made available by various coronavirus response laws;
any federal award of $50,000 or more; and
emergency spending related to disaster relief or economic recovery.

OIGFAR must ensure the expeditious reporting of suspected violations of federal criminal law to the Department of Justice. OIGFAR is authorized to provide investigative support to prosecutive and enforcement authorities to protect program integrity and prevent, detect, and prosecute fraud.

Timeline

19 actions

Received in the Senate.
11 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8312, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
10 juin 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4065-4069)
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078)
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
10 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312.
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218).
10 juin 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10 juin 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
8 juin 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
8 juin 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
8 juin 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
3 juin 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
3 juin 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
3 juin 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.
3 juin 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.
3 juin 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
3 juin 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX

Cosponsors

Republican1100%

Republican:Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]SC

Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of the TreasuryExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFraud offenses and financial crimesIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social media

Committees

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To15 Apr 2026
- Markup By29 Apr 2026
- Reported By3 Jun 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-683

Amendments

HAMDT 228Agreed
10 juin 2026

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