GAO would study fraud prevention in child care and nutrition programs
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7677Latest action
Sponsor: Burgess Owens · Representative · UT
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Official title: Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
Introduced:
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The bill orders a study on fraud prevention in Head Start, child care, and children's nutrition programs, with no rule changes.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the to study fraud prevention in Head Start and Early Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. It examines whether data collection and use are effective for catching provider fraud and how states manage integrity when delegating to local governments. GAO must report findings and possible legal or regulatory changes to Congress within two years of enactment.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies, state governments, and organizations administering these child care and nutrition programs would be affected, since they'd likely provide data for the study. Families and providers are not directly affected by this bill.
Why does it matter?
The bill doesn't change any program rules, funding, or requirements now, but its findings could shape future legislation affecting how these programs are monitored.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Apr 6, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.