Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6916
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13T05:53:27Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation aims to enhance integrity in federal contracting and financial assistance programs by barring individuals convicted of specific federal felonies related to such programs from receiving additional federal funds for a set period.
Key Provisions
- Adds Section 3337 to title 31, United States Code, establishing a three-year prohibition after conviction on federal contracts, grants, or other financial assistance for individuals convicted of covered felonies arising from federal programs, or for entities in which they hold beneficial ownership.
- Applies only to convictions occurring after the date of enactment.
- Authorizes agency heads to issue case-by-case waivers if deemed justifiable, requiring immediate written notification to Congress with justification.
- Requires the Attorney General to notify the Administrator of General Services of convictions, who must update the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions list.
- Directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementation guidance within one year and requires revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
- Defines key terms, including "agency," "beneficial owner" (with exclusions for minors, nominees, employees, inheritors, and creditors), "convicted" (including judgments, guilty pleas, and deferred adjudication programs), and "covered felony" (specific fraud-related offenses under title 18 and the Small Business Act).
- Includes rules of construction preserving other suspension, debarment, and waiver authorities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This bill introduces a new statutory prohibition in title 31 that creates a mandatory three-year funding restriction for covered individuals and their entities, beyond existing administrative debarment processes. It formalizes notification and exclusion list updates while adding congressional oversight for waivers.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies must adjust procurement and grant processes to screen for covered convictions and handle waiver requests with congressional reporting.
- Citizens convicted of listed felonies, along with entities they control, face temporary barriers to federal funding opportunities.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified in the text.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies across executive departments, military departments, government corporations, and independent establishments.
- Individuals convicted of covered felonies and entities with such individuals as beneficial owners.
- The Department of Justice (Attorney General), General Services Administration, and Office of Management and Budget.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure strengthens fraud prevention through expanded exclusion mechanisms but incorporates a waiver process to address potential due process or operational concerns. It ties into existing beneficial ownership concepts without altering other statutory waiver authorities.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2026-06-08: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-08: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3923-3924)
- 2026-06-08: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3923-3924)
- 2026-06-08: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6916.
- 2026-06-08: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3923-3925)
- 2026-06-08: Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-03-18: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 2.
- 2026-03-18: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-12-19: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-19: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (8 pages)
- Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 — issued 2025-12-19 — PDF (5 pages)
- Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (7 pages)