01 — The Text
What.
- OMB and Treasury create a mandatory training program on fraud detection and improper payments for federal employees handling grants, financial aid, or program oversight.
- Federal workers in roles like grants manager, financial administrator, and auditing official must complete the training every two years.
- Training curriculum covers identifying fraud risks, using government data-sharing tools, and reporting suspected waste and abuse.
- States, tribes, and local governments can access the same training for their employees managing federally funded programs.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Federal employees and state/local administrators gain tools to spot and stop fraud earlier, potentially saving taxpayer money across programs.
- Agencies can now tie grant awards to training completion, creating accountability for those managing public funds.
- Smaller agencies and state governments get free technical assistance and training materials from Treasury, leveling the playing field on fraud prevention.
- Workers who don't complete training face barriers to advancement or grant access, creating pressure to participate.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it unanimously (393-0) on June 8, 2026. Senate received it June 9 and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
- Senate committee will review before floor vote—timeline unclear, but bipartisan support suggests clear path forward.
- Contact your senator's office to express support or ask about hearing schedule if fraud prevention matters to your community.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 9, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jun 8, 2026 — The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 8, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 8, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3934-3935)
- Jun 8, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H3934-3935)
- Jun 8, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3975-3976)
- Jun 8, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jun 8, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8428.