Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1335
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-15T18:48:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution addresses widespread fraud and improper payments in federal programs as a national fiscal emergency. It highlights the scale of the problem through government reports and investigations, criticizes vulnerabilities exposed during pandemic spending, and expresses the House's position on needed reforms. The resolution does not enact new laws but conveys the House's views on improving payment integrity.
Key Provisions
- The preamble details estimated losses, including about $3 trillion in improper payments since 2003, $186 billion in fiscal year 2025, and annual fraud ranging from $233 billion to $521 billion.
- It describes how pandemic-era laws provided over $4.6 trillion in relief, creating opportunities for exploitation due to relaxed eligibility rules and inadequate controls.
- Specific investigations are cited, including fraud in Minnesota's social services programs, California's hospice and home health providers, and Medicaid personal care services in Ohio and other states.
- The resolution references the Trump administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, established via Executive Order 14395, along with recent actions such as provider suspensions and Department of Justice prosecutions.
- The operative clauses state that the House:
- Condemns fraudulent actions against the federal government.
- Believes governmentwide legislative and policy reforms will improve financial prosperity for the government and taxpayers.
- Believes federal program eligibility determinations and spending verification should occur before payments are issued.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it is a non-binding expression of the House's sense rather than statutory legislation. It references ongoing executive actions and calls for future reforms focused on pre-payment verification instead of post-payment recovery.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: It may encourage federal and state agencies to strengthen internal controls, reduce reliance on self-attestation by recipients, and prioritize fraud prevention in programs like Medicaid, student aid, and pandemic relief.
- On citizens: By aiming to curb losses estimated at $1,000 to $3,000 per average taxpayer annually, it could reduce the burden on federal spending funded by taxes.
- On international relations: No direct impacts are outlined in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies responsible for program administration and payment integrity.
- State, territorial, and local agencies that manage federally funded programs.
- Taxpayers, whose funds are impacted by fraud.
- Program beneficiaries, who may face delays if fraud diverts resources.
- Specific entities mentioned, such as providers in California, Minnesota, and Ohio, along with oversight bodies like the Government Accountability Office and congressional committees.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legally, the resolution emphasizes shifting from self-attestation to verified eligibility checks, noting risks from document manipulation and fictitious entities, without creating new mandates.
- Constitutionally, it falls within the House's authority to pass resolutions expressing opinions and oversight findings.
- Politically, it references criticisms of state officials in Minnesota and highlights actions by the current administration's Task Force, while underscoring vulnerabilities in state-administered federal programs.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-11: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177, 2 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H4089-4090) (Roll call 222)
- 2026-06-11: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177, 2 Present (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H4089-4090) (Roll call 222)
- 2026-06-11: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4099)
- 2026-06-11: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1335, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Walkinshaw demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-06-11: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
- 2026-06-11: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1335.
- 2026-06-11: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- 2026-06-11: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4089-4098)
- 2026-06-08: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- 2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-06-03: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment. — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (7 pages)
- Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment. — issued 2026-06-03 — PDF (8 pages)