Congress Targets Fraud in Federal Child Care and Nutrition Programs

January 14 – February 25, 2026

Lawmakers are moving to strengthen oversight of federal child care and nutrition programs through new studies and the proposed creation of a Special Inspector General. These initiatives aim to identify and prevent fraud within Head Start and other essential assistance initiatives.

Policies— 2 policys

Child Care and Nutrition: Fraud Prevention Study

H.R. 7677

Congress proposes new fraud watchdog for child assistance programs, with public reports and subpoena power

S. 3643

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