Bill · H.R. 826· House(119-HR-826)
COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026," focuses on oversight of COVID-19 loans. It requires the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit quarterly reports to specific House and Senate committees. These reports must detail the number and total dollar amount of covered loans, as well as new and suspected fraud cases. The reports must also include the number of resolved fraud cases and the types of fraud involved. This oversight mandate is set to terminate two years after the Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates quarterly reports to Congress detailing loan amounts and fraud statistics to increase public and legislative visibility into SBA loan administration.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill increases oversight and transparency regarding fraud in COVID-19 loans, which helps monitor the integrity of federal funds.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The act increases oversight on loan processes which may increase scrutiny for small business borrowers, though it does not provide direct support.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Increased fraud reporting and oversight may create more rigorous scrutiny for business owners seeking or managing loans.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Inspector General to report the number and total dollar amount of all covered loans, the number of new and suspected fraud cases, and the number of resolved cases (Section 2(a) and 2(b)). This provides clear information regarding the status of these loans.
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Accountability for Fraud: By requiring reports on the types of fraud cases and the number of cases resolved (Section 2(b)), the act seeks to track how fraud is being handled regarding certain COVID-19 loans.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Funding: The act explicitly states that no funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this Act (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Improves Small Business Support-2
- 6/24/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 6/23/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4141)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 826.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4141-4142)
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/3/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-677.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
- 5/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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