Keith Self (R-TX)
Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 aims to amend title 31 of the United States Code. It seeks to prohibit federal agencies from providing contracts, grants, or other financial assistance to individuals convicted of specific federal felonies. This prohibition also applies to entities where such an individual is a beneficial owner for a period of three years following a conviction. Agency heads have the authority to issue waivers for these prohibitions on a case-by-case basis. If a waiver is granted, the agency must provide written notification and justification to Congress.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The act aims to prevent the misuse of federal funds through stricter oversight of those with felony convictions.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires agencies to provide written justification to Congress when issuing waivers.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority over the distribution of funds to individuals with specific criminal histories.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners with specific felony convictions face significant restrictions on receiving federal financial assistance.
- Scored -3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill may negatively impact small business owners who face restrictions on federal contracts due to certain felony convictions.
- Scored -2
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill imposes additional consequences for those with certain federal felony convictions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Federal Interests: The act allows agencies to continue seeking criminal, civil, or administrative actions to protect the interests of the Federal Government (Section 2(f)(1)).
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Enhanced Oversight of Federal Funds: By prohibiting those convicted of certain felonies from receiving federal contracts, grants, or loans, the act addresses individuals who committed crimes arising out of federal financial assistance (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Transparency in Waivers: If an agency head decides to waive the prohibition, they are required to provide a written notification to Congress that includes the justification for that decision (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Individuals with Convictions: Individuals convicted of specific covered felonies are prohibited from entering into, renewing, or extending federal contracts, grants, or other financial assistance for three years (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Impact on Business Owners: The prohibition extends to any entity in which a convicted individual is a beneficial owner, which includes those exercising substantial control or owning at least 25 percent of the entity (Section 2(a)(1), Section 2(g)(2)).
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Broad Definition of Conviction: The term "convicted" includes individuals who have entered into first offender, deferred adjudication, or deferred prosecution programs where guilt or responsibility was admitted (Section 2(g)(3)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agencies to provide written justification to Congress when issuing waivers. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority over the distribution of funds to individuals with specific criminal histories. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The inclusion of deferred adjudication/prosecution as 'convictions' may impact perceived due process for some individuals.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners with specific felony convictions face significant restrictions on receiving federal financial assistance.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The act aims to prevent the misuse of federal funds through stricter oversight of those with felony convictions. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill may negatively impact small business owners who face restrictions on federal contracts due to certain felony convictions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill imposes additional consequences for those with certain federal felony convictions.
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 6/8/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 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. (text: CR H3923-3924)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3923-3924)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6916.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3923-3925)
- Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 3/18/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington