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H.R. 9576 · 119th Congress

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedJul 2, 2026
Passed HouseSep 16, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 22, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679. The House passed it 352–72. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 2 sections of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 9576 would change 2 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Sep 22, 2026).

28 U.S.C. 509B Section to enforce human rights laws

5 U.S.C. 7323 Political activity authorized; prohibitions

  • (b) (1) An employee of the Federal Election Commission (except one appointed by the… changed · Sec. 2(c) · see the words
What the words would change: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 28 U.S.C. 509Badded 509Cby H.R. 9576 Sec. 2(a)

    509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division.—(a) Establishment.— There is hereby established a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice under the authority of the Attorney General (referred to in this section as the "Division").(b) Head.— The Division shall be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed under section 506, and designated by the President as the Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement.(c) Duties.— The Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement shall perform such duties as the Attorney General may prescribe.

    The bill says: Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509B the following:

    Bill text · Current law (28 U.S.C. 509B)

  2. 5 U.S.C. 7323(b)(3)changedby H.R. 9576 Sec. 2(c)

    (3) No employee of the Criminal Division , National Fraud Enforcement Division, or National Security Division of the Department of Justice (except one appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate), may take an active part in political management or political campaigns.

    The bill says: Section 7323(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting ", National Fraud Enforcement Division," after "Criminal Division".

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 7323)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The division investigates and prosecutes fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs.

The National Fraud Enforcement Division was established by DOJ in April 2026.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jul 2, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 22, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.Senate
  2. Sep 17, 2026Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
  3. Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  4. Sep 16, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5941) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  5. Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 72 (Roll no. 309). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5956-5957)House floor actions
  7. Sep 16, 2026POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
  8. Sep 16, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  9. Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9576.House floor actions
  10. Sep 16, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
  11. Sep 16, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5941-5947)House floor actions
  12. Sep 14, 2026Rules 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.House floor actions
  13. Jul 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  14. Jul 2, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  15. Jul 2, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 16, 2026 · HousePassed 352–72
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 212 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 139 yes, 72 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Michelle Fischbach R-MN-7
  • Harriet M. Hageman R-WY-At Large
  • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
  • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2