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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

House

Permits the making and use of original-design metal coins as real money and repeals several federal misdemeanor crimes, including minor offenses involving checks, mail, vessels, margarine, and Capitol Grounds use

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ensuring the Safety of Our Mail Act of 2025

House

Increases the maximum prison term for mail theft from 5 years to 10 years

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025

House

Broadens federal insurance fraud law to treat posting criminal and immigration bail bonds, including by charitable bail funds, as the business of insurance

Latest action: Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act

Senate

Prohibits fraud in the SBA 8(a) contracting program by targeting abuse of small business set aside contracts

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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TAKE IT DOWN Act

Senate

Prohibits sharing nonconsensual intimate images online, including deepfakes, and requires covered platforms to remove reported content within 48 hours

Latest action: Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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TAKE IT DOWN Act

House

Prohibit nonconsensual online publication and threats involving intimate visual depictions, including deepfakes, and require covered platforms to remove reported images within 48 hours

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

House

Makes certain public benefits fraud and fraudulent ID offenses grounds to deny admission, deport non-U.S. nationals, and bar immigration relief

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

Senate

Extends the period for enforcing fraud involving Small Business Administration programs and assistance

Latest action: Mon May 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FRAUD Act of 2025

House

Establishes the FRAUD Act of 2025 as a fraud-related measure pending House floor consideration

Latest action: Tue Oct 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

House

Require stronger payment integrity and fraud accountability measures for child care payments

Latest action: Mon Apr 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act

House

Require anti-fraud measures in VA disability examinations to detect deception and reduce fraudulent claims activity

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act

Senate

Limit COVID-19 fraud offenders from receiving Small Business Administration assistance by tightening eligibility for small business support programs

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act

House

Tightens anti-fraud rules for health care providers to close a provider fraud gap

Latest action: Mon Apr 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act

House

Prohibits people convicted of fraud or false statements tied to certain COVID-19 relief loans and grants from receiving most Small Business Administration assistance, including through businesses they control or manage

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025

Senate

Combat fraud in Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by targeting misconduct in the exam process for veterans' disability claims

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025

House

Requires the Justice Department to create a Criminal Division structure to investigate and prosecute trade related crimes targeting American industry and labor

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

House

Establishes accountability measures targeting insurance fraud within the insurance industry

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

House

Extends to 10 years the time limit for pursuing fraud-based criminal and civil cases tied to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Restaurant Revitalization Fund COVID-19 relief programs

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act

Senate

Extends to 10 years the time limit for bringing criminal and civil cases involving fraud and other violations in specified COVID-19 relief programs

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

Senate

Strengthens accountability for insurance fraud through federal oversight and investigation measures

Latest action: Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

House

Assigns Treasury fraud prevention and payment integrity duties to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, creates a new Treasury inspector general office, and mandates data sharing to prevent fraud and improper payments

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026

House

Requires quarterly congressional reporting on fraud involving certain COVID-19 loan programs, including Paycheck Protection Program loans, for two years after enactment

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026

House

Prohibits certain uses of federal child care funds to safeguard taxpayer dollars in child care programs

Latest action: Mon Apr 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act of 2026

House

Expands federal employee cash awards for identifying wasteful operational expenses, fraud, waste, or mismanagement and requires agencies to propose those expenses for rescission

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act of 2026

House

Directs federal banking agencies to study advanced bank fraud detection technology and report findings while allowing a temporary pilot program for community financial institutions

Latest action: Thu Jun 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act

House

Preserve integrity in immigration benefits by tightening rules and safeguards for benefit eligibility and administration

Latest action: Tue Jan 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Romance Scam Prevention Act

Senate

Requires online dating services to notify users when they messaged a banned account and to include fraud warnings and scam-prevention information

Latest action: Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act

House

Require the Small Business Administration to file annual reports on 7(a) loan agents, including their use, fraud-linked loans, purchase rates, and referral fees

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

VSAFE Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Department of Veterans Affairs officer to prevent and respond to scams and fraud affecting veterans, while extending certain VA home loan fee rates through 2034

Latest action: Mon Jan 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

House

Extends to 10 years the time to bring criminal and civil fraud cases tied to specific pandemic unemployment insurance programs and rescinds certain Labor Department anti-fraud funds

Latest action: Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PBM Kickback Prohibition Act

House

Prohibits pharmacy benefit manager kickbacks, targeting rebate and compensation practices in prescription drug pricing

Latest action: Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026

House

Prohibits federal agencies from awarding contracts or other federal financial assistance for three years to people convicted of specified fraud felonies tied to federal assistance

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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GUARD Act

Senate

Allows law enforcement use of grant funds for investigating financial fraud schemes, expands federal tracing assistance, and mandates Treasury reporting on scams including elder fraud and pig butchering

Latest action: Mon Feb 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

STEP Act

Senate

Requires federal agencies to strengthen improper payment oversight by identifying high-risk new programs, expanding estimation methods, and reporting fraud risk management and financial controls

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act

House

Establishes consumer protections for earned wage access products under financial services regulation

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

Senate

Strengthens accountability and mobilization efforts targeting scam compounds through a dedicated anti-fraud legislative framework

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Romance Scam Prevention Act

House

Require online dating services to notify users when they exchanged messages with a banned account and warn about romance fraud and financial scams

Latest action: Wed Jun 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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GUARD Act

House

Allows law enforcement grant funds and federal tracing assistance to be used against elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and related scams, while requiring FinCEN reporting

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FACT Act

House

Extends the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee through December 31, 2026, and renames it the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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