National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5457, the National Fraud Enforcement Act of 2026, would establish a new entity within the Department of Justice called the National Fraud Enforcement Division. This division would be headed by an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, who would be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval. The bill also includes a provision to amend federal law regarding political activity for employees of this new division.
The legislation specifically affects the Department of Justice by creating this new division and its leadership. It also impacts employees of the National Fraud Enforcement Division by applying restrictions on their political activity. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Eric Schmitt and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5457 do?
- This bill, S. 5457, the National Fraud Enforcement Act of 2026, would establish a new entity within the Department of Justice called the National Fraud Enforcement Division. This division would be headed by an Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement, who would be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval. The bill also includes a provision to amend federal law regarding political activity for employees of this new division. The legislation specifically affects the Department of Justice by creating this new division and its leadership. It also impacts employees of the National Fraud Enforcement Division by applying restrictions on their political activity. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Eric Schmitt and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has S. 5457 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5457. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5457?
- S. 5457 was sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5457?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (22 Sep 2026).
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