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.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SESSIONS:H.R. 8312.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18[Page H2925]

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300 E Shepherd Ave, Suite 210, Lufkin, TX, 75902-3252 · 936-219-6450 · 31.3369511,-94.7268828
3034 Raguet St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75965-2852 · 936-585-7959 · 31.6316015,-94.64751059999999
400 Austin Avenue, Suite 302, Waco, TX, 76701-2139 · 254-633-4500 · 31.5572723,-97.13091949999999
901 Normal Park Dr, Suite 208, Huntsville, TX, 77320-3770 · 936-755-7770 · 30.7211249,-95.56447209999999
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Oversight and Government Reform Committee [House Standing]
2026-06-03T20:05:01ZReported By
2026-04-29T13:08:11ZMarkup By
2026-04-15T14:04:30ZReferred To

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2026-06-11IntroReferralvia Senate
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2026-06-10 16:17:27FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-10 16:17:26FloorH37100via House floor actions
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)
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2026-06-10 16:17:26Floor8000via Library of Congress
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)
VoteHouse roll 218 — source
2026-06-10 16:10:23FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4077-4078)
2026-06-10 12:37:47FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-10 12:37:00FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-06-10 12:12:38FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8312.
2026-06-10 12:11:54FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-10 12:11:49FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4065-4071)
2026-06-08 19:22:01FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-03CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 596.
2026-06-03CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
2026-06-03Committee5000via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-683.
2026-04-29Committeevia House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
2026-04-29Committeevia House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-04-15IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-04-15IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2026-04-15IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-12T05:08:28Z
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-12T05:08:28Z
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.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-06-04T07:38:29Z
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-04-27T11:53:25Z
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Display Title2026-04-27T11:53:25Z
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-04-27T11:48:23Z
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.

Text versions (from XML)

Engrossed in House2026-06-10T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr8312eh/xml/BILLS-119hr8312eh.xml
Reported in House2026-06-03T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr8312rh/xml/BILLS-119hr8312rh.xml
Introduced in House2026-04-15T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr8312ih/xml/BILLS-119hr8312ih.xml

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07 · 2026-06-03 · Reported to House

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

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.

Related bills

HRES 1345 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
Latest: 2026-06-09 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

HAMDT 228 (119)
Pursuant to H. Res. 1345, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, printed in the bill, is considered adopted.
Submitted 2026-06-10T04:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 8312 (119)
Latest: 2026-06-10 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act2026-06-04T20:02:00Z
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/62503
As reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 3, 2026

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