Rules Committee · Sep 16, 2026
H.Amdt. 272: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Brad Finstad (R-MN)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
H.R. 9576 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
Waiting for a floor vote in the other chamber
Passed one chamber and is on the other chamber's calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 352–72
- 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
- Scored +6
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances consumer protection by creating a dedicated division to investigate and prosecute organized fraud schemes affecting U.S. citizens.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances government oversight and accountability by centralizing fraud enforcement and establishing national priorities.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
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 bill 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. Passed 352 yes · 72 no
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors are frequently targeted by organized fraud schemes, and this legislation aims to crack down on such abuses. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households rely heavily on federally funded programs that will receive greater protection from fraud under this bill. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees often face targeted financial scams, which this division is specifically designed to investigate and disrupt. Would children be better off under this? — Protecting federal programs helps safeguard resources dedicated to youth and family support. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Anti-fraud initiatives protect citizens across all age demographics from financial crimes. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Protecting federal programs and general consumer welfare benefits the middle class. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — General anti-fraud enforcement protects all citizens, including young adults, from predatory scams.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by creating a dedicated division to investigate and prosecute organized fraud schemes affecting U.S. citizens. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — By establishing a division to combat fraud against federally funded programs, the bill helps protect public funds and improve resource allocation.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances government oversight and accountability by centralizing fraud enforcement and establishing national priorities. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation expands federal prosecutorial and investigative capabilities by establishing a new division within the Department of Justice.
- 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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