National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5426, proposes to establish a new entity within the Department of Justice called the National Fraud Enforcement Division. The division would be headed by an Assistant Attorney General specifically appointed for National Fraud Enforcement, with the President designating this individual, who would also require Senate confirmation. This appointee would lead the division and carry out other duties assigned by the Attorney General.
The legislation also includes a provision to amend existing law regarding political activity for federal employees. Specifically, it would add the National Fraud Enforcement Division to the list of divisions where employees are prohibited from engaging in certain political activities. This bill affects federal law enforcement and administrative structures related to fraud prosecution within the Department of Justice.
As of its introduction on September 17, 2026, by Senator Ashley Moody, the bill has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. It is now awaiting further consideration and action by that committee.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5426 do?
- This bill, S. 5426, proposes to establish a new entity within the Department of Justice called the National Fraud Enforcement Division. The division would be headed by an Assistant Attorney General specifically appointed for National Fraud Enforcement, with the President designating this individual, who would also require Senate confirmation. This appointee would lead the division and carry out other duties assigned by the Attorney General. The legislation also includes a provision to amend existing law regarding political activity for federal employees. Specifically, it would add the National Fraud Enforcement Division to the list of divisions where employees are prohibited from engaging in certain political activities. This bill affects federal law enforcement and administrative structures related to fraud prosecution within the Department of Justice. As of its introduction on September 17, 2026, by Senator Ashley Moody, the bill has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. It is now awaiting further consideration and action by that committee.
- Has S. 5426 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5426. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5426?
- S. 5426 was sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5426?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Sep 2026).
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