AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 14, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill requires states to provide information to the Department of Justice for investigating or prosecuting fraud in federally funded programs.
- Covered programs include Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, certain coronavirus-related federal payments to states, and other programs DOJ identifies as vulnerable to fraud.
- Federal agencies may use such information only for law enforcement purposes related to fraud investigation and prosecution.
- Federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing state-provided information for unrelated administrative or commercial purposes.
- DOJ must submit annual reports to Congress on the number of information requests issued, which programs were involved, and the resulting fraud investigations and convictions.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- States gain a new obligation to respond to DOJ information requests for fraud-related investigations.
- Information sharing is legally restricted to fraud law enforcement purposes, with safeguards against repurposing state data.
- Congress receives documented accountability through annual reporting on fraud enforcement outcomes.
- The bill does not establish specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties for state non-compliance, nor does the official summary detail whether the requirement applies uniformly across all states.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill 217–207 on September 16, 2026.
- A motion to reconsider was laid on the table without objection on September 16, 2026.
- The bill's next procedural step is not documented in the provided records.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 310).
- Sep 16, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 310).
- Sep 16, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business.
- Sep 16, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 10326, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Sep 16, 2026 — The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Sep 16, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 10326.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.