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.

Sponsor: Pat Fallon (Republican-TX)June 3, 2026

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House wants stronger checks to stop billions in government fraud

The House of Representatives would state its belief that new rules are needed to prevent fraud and improper payments in federal programs. This aims to protect taxpayer money and improve government finances by making sure eligibility is checked before payments are sent out. It would also condemn those who try to defraud the government.

What Would Change

Today, the Federal Government loses billions of dollars each year to fraud and improper payments. This is partly because many programs rely on people to self-report information without strong checks. After this resolution, the House would officially state its position that stronger checks are needed before payments are made. This would push for future changes to reduce these losses and ensure money goes to its intended purpose.

Key Provisions

Condemns fraudulent actions by those trying to defraud the United States Government.
Calls for government-wide reforms to prevent fraud and improper payments to improve the financial health of the U.S. Government and American taxpayers.
Urges federal programs to verify eligibility and spending activities before any payments are issued.

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HRES 1335 · 119th Congress · June 3, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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