Without a structured list like this, it can be harder for Congress to know where federal money managed by states and cities is most at risk. The GAO would build the list using existing public records like audit reports and inspector general findings, so states and cities would not be required to submit new information.

GAO would flag risky state-run federal programs

Q: What does this do?

This bill would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan federal watchdog, to build a "High Risk List" of federal funding programs run by states and local governments that are most vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. The list must go to Congress within two years and be updated regularly. It would explain what is going wrong, highlight practices that have worked, identify available federal tools, and recommend fixes to Congress.

Q: Who does it affect?

This bill primarily affects the GAO, federal agencies, and state and local governments that receive and manage federal funds. Congress would use the list to guide its oversight work and any policy changes that follow.

Passed one chamberH.R. 8107Latest action Jun 9, 2026

Sponsor: Ro Khanna · Representative · CA

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Official title: To require the establishment of a list identifying program areas and administrative practices presenting the greatest risk to the integrity of Federal funds administered by States and local governments.

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

Introduced: March 26, 2026

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would create a list showing which state- and locally-run federal programs are most at risk for waste, fraud, and abuse.

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What does this do?

This bill would require the (GAO), a nonpartisan federal watchdog, to build a "High Risk List" of federal funding programs run by states and local governments that are most vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. The list must go to Congress within two years and be updated regularly. It would explain what is going wrong, highlight practices that have worked, identify available federal tools, and recommend fixes to Congress.

Who does it affect?

This bill primarily affects the , federal agencies, and state and local governments that receive and manage federal funds. Congress would use the list to guide its oversight work and any policy changes that follow.

Why does it matter?

Without a structured list like this, it can be harder for Congress to know where federal money managed by states and cities is most at risk. The would build the list using existing public records like audit reports and findings, so states and cities would not be required to submit new information.

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IntroducedMar 26, 2026
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: June 9, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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