H.R. 8312 Passed the House Government Operations and Politics

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

To establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] Introduced April 15, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action June 11, 2026

Summary

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) within the Department of the Treasury; (2) establishes an Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (OIGFAR) within Treasury; and (3) requires Treasury to enter into data sharing agreements with other federal agencies and allowable private entities to prevent fraud and improper payments.
Functions assigned to BFS by the bill include
- administering the Do Not Pay system (which provides federal agencies and federally funded state-administered programs the ability to verify recipient identity and eligibility before making an award or issuing a payment);
- maintaining a voluntary governmentwide program to provide data sharing and analysis to federal agencies and to state, local, or tribal governments responsible for administering a federally funded program in order to detect fraud and prevent improper payments that result in financial loss; and
- supporting OIGFAR by providing access to information technology and data.
The duties of OIGFAR include auditing and investigating the use of certain federal funds, such as
- funds, loans, and tax credits made available by various coronavirus response laws;
- any federal award of $50,000 or more; and
- emergency spending related to disaster relief or economic recovery.
OIGFAR must ensure the expeditious reporting of suspected violations of federal criminal law to the Department of Justice. OIGFAR is authorized to provide investigative support to prosecutive and enforcement authorities to protect program integrity and prevent, detect, and prosecute fraud.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jun 11, 2026 Received in the Senate.
  2. Jun 10, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 10, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4065-4069)
  4. Jun 10, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 181 (Roll no. 218). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4065-4069)
  5. Jun 10, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078)
  6. Jun 10, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8312, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. Jun 10, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Jun 10, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312.
  9. Jun 10, 2026 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.
  10. Jun 10, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
  11. Jun 8, 2026 Rules 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.
  12. Jun 3, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.

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