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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9576· 119th Congress

Create Justice Dept. Fraud Enforcement Division

To establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice.

Sponsor
Brad Finstad (R-MN)
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Establishes a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice.
  • Division would focus on investigating and prosecuting fraud cases.
  • Detailed structure, budget, and powers not yet available in published materials.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects federal law enforcement capacity: dedicates DOJ resources specifically to fraud crimes.
  • Could impact fraud defendants and victims depending on enforcement priorities and staffing.
  • Requires Congressional funding and oversight; exact scope unclear without full bill text.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill just introduced July 2, 2026. Referred to House Judiciary Committee — no votes scheduled yet.
  • Committee must review, debate, and vote before bill advances. Full details pending CRS analysis.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to express support or concerns.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House