Bill · H.R. 9576· House(119-HR-9576)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/22/2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Finstad
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill creates a new group called the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice. This new division will operate under the authority of the Attorney General. An Assistant Attorney General, appointed by the President, will lead this division. The bill also makes a clerical update to the table of sections for chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code. Finally, the legislation places a prohibition on political activity for the new division by amending title 5 of the United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill enhances consumer protection by creating a dedicated division to investigate and prosecute organized fraud schemes affecting U.S. citizens.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances government oversight and accountability by centralizing fraud enforcement and establishing national priorities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Seniors are frequently targeted by organized fraud schemes, and this legislation aims to crack down on such abuses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 352–72
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.
09/16/2026 · Roll call 309 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ban on Political Activity: Section 2(c) applies political activity prohibitions to the National Fraud Enforcement Division just like the Criminal Division. This keeps politics out of the division's work, which is good for keeping our officials accountable and focused strictly on the law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 9/22/2026
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
- 9/17/2026
- Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 9/16/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5941)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5956-5957)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9576, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin 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. 9576.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5941-5947)
- 9/14/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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