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RepublicanBill · S. 4952· Senate(119-S-4952)

Protecting American Taxpayers Act

A bill to combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes.

Rep. Ernst
Age: 56 years
Iowa
Introduced
7/13/2026
Last activity
7/14/2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Sponsored by
Joni Ernst
Cosponsors
Republican - 29Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

The Protecting American Taxpayers Act aims to reduce fraud and improper payments across various Federal programs. It establishes stricter reporting and audit requirements for health care and child care services and extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-era fraud. The bill also restricts financial assistance to agents of specific foreign principals and opposes support for the Taliban. Additionally, it creates a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer and expands whistleblower protections for government contractors. Finally, it mandates the rescission of unused COVID-19 funding for deficit reduction.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+8

    Mandates the rescission of unused pandemic-era funding and establishes mechanisms to identify surplus agency funds.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+8

    Implements stricter reporting for improper payments and mandates recovery of stolen or misused Federal funds.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+7

    Rescinds unobligated COVID-19 funds and surplus agency funds specifically for deficit reduction.

The opposite· 3 of 10

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-7

    Strictly prohibits and penalizes remittance transfers for those receiving public assistance.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6

    Creates severe financial penalties ($100k fine) for low-income public assistance recipients sending remittances abroad.

  • Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5

    Mandates the suspension of aid to countries or NGOs that provide assistance to the Taliban.