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Bill: 119-HR9576
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Last action: 9-22-2026
Version: 2026012515
Current status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

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.

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1. Short title2. National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026".

2. National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice

(a) In general - Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509B the following:

509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division

(a) Establishment - There is hereby established a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the authority of the Attorney General (referred to in this section as the "Division").

(b) Head - The Division shall be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed under section 506, and designated by the President as the Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement.

(c) Duties - The Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement shall perform such duties as the Attorney General may prescribe.

(b) Clerical amendment - The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 509B the following:

509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division.

(c) Prohibition on political activity - Section 7323(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ", National Fraud Enforcement Division," after "Criminal Division".

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

September 22, 2026Read the second time and placed on the calendar