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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, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jun 11, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177, 2 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H4089-4090) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. 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
  4. Jun 11, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4099)House floor actions
  5. Jun 11, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1335, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Jun 11, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.House floor actions
  7. Jun 11, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1335.House floor actions
  8. Jun 11, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.House floor actions
  9. Jun 11, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4089-4098)House floor actions
  10. Jun 8, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.House floor actions
  11. Jun 3, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
  12. Jun 3, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary 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