Establish mandatory reporting requirements and oversight procedures to prevent abuse in government programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026?
The Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026, known as H.R. 6972, has remained in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since January 6, 2026. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die in this stage of the process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R. 6972 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 437 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 437 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.