Bills · HR 8428
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8428Fraud offenses and financial crimesEmployment and training programs
Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act
This bill requires federal employees who manage government money to undergo regular training on how to spot fraud and stop improper payments, and it allows agencies to require the same training for state and local officials who receive federal grants.AI-written
INTRO APR 22· LAST ACTION JUN 9
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25%
READING
4MIN
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tl;dr
AI-writtenMandates specialized fraud-fighting training for every federal and state official handling U.S. tax dollars to cut down on billions in wasted or stolen money.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenEvery year, the federal government loses billions of dollars to 'improper payments,' which include both honest mistakes and intentional fraud. Currently, there is no standardized, government-wide requirement for the people managing these trillions of dollars to be trained in the latest fraud-detection techniques.
If this becomes law, it creates a baseline level of expertise across all agencies. This is particularly important for large programs where even a small percentage of fraud can result in millions of taxpayer dollars being stolen. By giving workers better tools and data-sharing systems like the 'Do Not Pay' list, the bill aims to stop the flow of money to scammers before it ever leaves the government's bank account.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a mandatory antifraud and improper payment training program for federal administrators.
It ensures that the people responsible for trillions in spending have the specific skills needed to spot theft and errors.
PROVISION 02
Requires employees to retake the training every two years.
Fraud techniques evolve quickly, so workers need regular updates to keep their skills relevant.
PROVISION 03
Opens the training program to state, local, and tribal governments.
A huge amount of federal money is actually spent by local governments, where fraud prevention resources might be lower.
PROVISION 04
Requires the use of specific tools like the 'Do Not Pay' system and Treasury's Anti-Fraud Playbook.
It forces agencies to use existing technology and data to cross-check payees against lists of known bad actors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
20 EVENTSJUN 9
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
JUN 8
Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JUN 8
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3934-3936)
JUN 8
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8428.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8428
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last actionJun 9, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026
House BillHR 8428Fraud offenses and financial crimesEmployment and training programs
Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act
This bill requires federal employees who manage government money to undergo regular training on how to spot fraud and stop improper payments, and it allows agencies to require the same training for state and local officials who receive federal grants.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JUN 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
25%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
