H.R. 10326
HousePROOF Act
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
This bill establishes new verification requirements for federal programs to prevent improper payments and identity theft. It mandates that agencies implement multi-factor authentication and improved data-sharing protocols to confirm the identity of individuals applying for federal benefits or assistance. The legislation affects all executive branch agencies and individuals interacting with federal benefit systems nationwide. It passed the House following a recorded vote.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
September 16, 2026 · House
Passed the House
The House passed the PROOF Act by a vote of 217-207.
Passed 217-207
Next: Referred to the Senate for consideration.
SourceSeptember 16, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House passed the PROOF Act by a 217-207 vote.
Passed 217-207
Next: Awaits action in the Senate.
Source