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H.R. 9576

House

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This legislation creates a specialized National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to coordinate the investigation and prosecution of large-scale financial fraud schemes. It authorizes funding for additional federal prosecutors and investigators specifically tasked with addressing pandemic-related fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. The division will operate nationwide, targeting criminal organizations and individuals defrauding government programs or private entities. It passed the House with a bipartisan majority.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 352-72House · September 16, 2026Roll call
  • Passed 352-72House · September 16, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. September 16, 2026 · House

    Passed the House

    The House passed the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act by a vote of 352-72.

    Passed 352-72

    Next: Referred to the Senate for consideration.

    Source
  2. September 16, 2026 · House

    Vote recorded

    The House passed the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act by a 352-72 vote.

    Passed 352-72

    Next: Awaits action in the Senate.

    Source