Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
Federal Contracts: Banning Fraud Convicts from Government Funding
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is considering a new law to stop people who have cheated the government from getting federal money in the future. If someone is convicted of a felony involving a government contract, grant, or loan, they would be banned from receiving federal funds for three years.
- The bill targets specific crimes like fraud, theft of public money, and making false statements. It covers not just people found guilty in court, but also those who take plea deals or enter special programs to avoid a trial for these crimes.
- To make the ban work, the Attorney General would have to quickly notify the government's main database of excluded people. This ensures that agencies across the country know who is not allowed to receive taxpayer dollars.
- Government agency heads would have the power to make exceptions in special cases. However, they must provide a written explanation to Congress immediately after deciding to let a convicted person receive funding.
- This policy aims to protect taxpayer money by ensuring it does not go to people who have already proven they are willing to break the law to get federal funds. It adds an extra layer of security to how the government hands out contracts and grants.
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Milestones
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3923-3924)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6916.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
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