Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5457
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-09-22Summary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would create a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the U.S. Department of Justice. One of the existing Assistant Attorneys General would be designated by the President, with Senate approval, to lead the new division. That official would head the division and carry out other duties the Attorney General assigns. The bill would also add the new division to a federal law that places extra limits on political activity by employees of certain Justice Department units, such as the Criminal Division.
Sponsors
- Eric Schmitt Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-09-22 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |