WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Res. 1335 · 119th Congress

Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJun 3, 2026
Passed HouseJun 11, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 11, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 235–177.

What it does

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This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government.

The resolution also expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that (1) legislative and policy reforms to prevent fraud and improper payment will meaningfully improve the continued financial prosperity of the U.S. government and the American taxpayer, and (2) federal program eligibility and spending activities should be verified prior to payments being issued.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 3, 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. Jun 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177, 2 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H4089-4090) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 11, 2026 · HousePassed 235–177
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 23 yes, 177 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
  • Elijah Crane R-AZ-2
  • Chuck Edwards R-NC-11
  • Paul A. Gosar R-AZ-9
  • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
  • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
  • Pete Sessions R-TX-17
  • Michael R. Turner R-OH-10