Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5426
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-09-17Summary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would create a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the U.S. Department of Justice. The division would be led by an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, chosen by the President from existing Assistant Attorney General positions and confirmed by the Senate. This official would head the division and carry out other duties set by the Attorney General. The bill would also add employees of the new division to a federal law that places extra limits on political activity by employees of certain Justice Department divisions, such as the Criminal Division.
Sponsors
- Ashley Moody Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-09-17 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |