119th Congress
H.R. 8312
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Pete Sessions(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2026
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- William R. Timmons IV (R-SC) · Apr 20, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House #218 | On Passage: Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 10, 2026 · 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) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
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. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312. - Jun 10, 2026 · 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. - Jun 10, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
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. - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596. - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683. - Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17. - Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House