Bill would create new fraud enforcement division inside Justice Department
Placed on the calendarH.R. 9576Latest action
Sponsor: Brad Finstad · Representative · MN
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Official title: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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HR 9576 establishes a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the DOJ, led by a presidentially appointed official.
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What does this do?
This bill creates a National Fraud Enforcement Division inside the Department of Justice, led by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the president who reports to the Attorney General. It also adds this new division to an existing law limiting political activity by certain government employees, similar to rules for the Criminal Division.
Who does it affect?
DOJ employees who would work in or lead the new division are most directly affected. The public is affected only indirectly, through how federal fraud cases are investigated and coordinated.
Why does it matter?
The change mainly restructures DOJ's internal organization rather than creating new crimes or penalties. It could affect how fraud investigations and prosecutions are centralized at the federal level, and it subjects division staff to political activity restrictions.
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Based on the “Placed on Calendar Senate” text of Sep 22, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 2, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 22, 2026
- 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: — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 309
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 352
- Nay
- 72
- 0
- 9
Republicans 212 yes, 6 not voting · Democrats 139 yes, 72 no, 3 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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