Bill · H.R. 8312· House(119-HR-8312)
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 4/15/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Pete Sessions
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This Act establishes new fraud prevention and financial integrity functions within the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service. It creates a permanent governmentwide Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery. The bill aims to enhance data sharing and analysis to detect fraud and prevent improper payments of federal funds. It also includes provisions for coordinating oversight across various federal agencies and levels of government. Additionally, the Act mandates the transfer of assets and obligations from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee to the new Office.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+6
The creation of a permanent Office of the Inspector General enhances the oversight of federal fund distribution.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill aims to prevent improper payments and financial loss to the government through enhanced fraud detection.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the creation of a public-facing website to foster accountability in the use of covered funds.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4
The bill increases the government's ability to collect and analyze recipient data through various federal agencies.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3
The bill mandates increased government collection and sharing of personal and financial data to detect fraud.
Does this change how police departments operate?-2
The bill expands government investigative and law enforcement capabilities for financial crimes.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 240–181
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
06/10/2026 · Roll call 218 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Fraud Detection: The establishment of a voluntary governmentwide data analysis program is designed to detect fraud and prevent improper payments that result in financial loss to the government (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Improved Data Sharing for Local Governments: The bill provides for data sharing and analysis services to be provided to State and local governments responsible for administering federal programs or disbursements (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Increased Oversight of Federal Funds: The creation of the Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery allows for the conduct of audits and investigations to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Identity and Eligibility Verification: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service can provide tools and analytical services for identity, eligibility, account, and vital event verification and validation (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(vi)).
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Protection of Taxpayer Value: Data sharing agreements are required to provide the best value to the taxpayer by avoiding duplicative agreements (Section 4(a)(10)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Data Collection and Monitoring: The bill allows for the screening of awardees and payees against a centralized fraud database and the screening of relevant cyber activity to review recipient or payee changes (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(ii)-(iii)).
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Governmentwide Data Access: The program is capable of receiving various data assets, information, or records related to the administration of Federal programs and the disbursement of Federal funds (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+6Reduces Government Spending+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights-4
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 6/11/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 6/10/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4065-4069)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4065-4069)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8312, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
- 6/8/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- 6/3/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.
- 4/29/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
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William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina