Bill · S. 3644· Senate(119-S-3644)
Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act," aims to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It establishes strict penalties for child care providers who commit fraud, including permanent debarment from receiving federal financial assistance. The legislation also impacts immigration law by making certain alien child care providers ineligible for admission, asylum, or adjustment of status due to fraud. Additionally, it mandates the removal and detention of such individuals. These changes aim to increase oversight and accountability regarding the use of child care funds.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal authority to debar, detain, and remove individuals based on administrative findings.
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
The bill strengthens immigration enforcement through mandatory detention and expedited removal for certain alien providers.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill implements recoupment and reimbursement mechanisms to recover funds obtained through fraud.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill imposes severe immigration penalties, including mandatory detention and expedited removal, on alien child care providers.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-6
The bill makes certain individuals ineligible for adjustment of status and asylum due to fraud findings.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5
The bill exempts agencies from the Administrative Procedure Act and allows for removal without further inquiry or hearing.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Fraudulent Providers: The bill requires the Secretary to implement sanctions against providers who commit fraud, such as misrepresenting ownership or services to obtain funds (Section 2, Subparagraph B and C).
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Financial Recovery: The Secretary can require States to reimburse the Secretary for financial assistance obtained through fraud, which can be deducted from the State's administrative allotment (Section 2, Subparagraph B).
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Criminal Investigation: For debarments based on administrative orders, the Secretary must refer the matter to the Attorney General to initiate a Federal criminal investigation and potential prosecution (Section 2, Subparagraph E).
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National Security and Terrorist Oversight: The bill adds provisions regarding individuals who have received funds used to support terrorist organizations, including Al-Shabaab (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Permanent Debarment without Recourse: Child care providers found guilty of fraud face permanent debarment from all Federal child care assistance programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, and this debarment cannot be reversed or reduced by changing names or reorganizing (Section 2, Subparagraph D).
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Immigration Consequences for Aliens: Alien child care providers found guilty of fraud face being deemed inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for asylum or adjustment of status (Sections 3, 5).
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Mandatory Detention and Removal: The bill mandates the detention and expedited removal of certain alien child care providers (Section 6).
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Removal of Administrative Protections: The Act exempts the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Attorney General from complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act or the Administrative Procedure Act if they determine compliance would impede the Act's implementation (Section 7).
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 Low Income Households+1Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4Improves Childcare Affordability+2Improves Pathway To Citizenship-6Improves Racial Equity-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Due Process-5
- 1/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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