Contact Congress about H.R. 6916: Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026

People convicted of certain federal crimes tied to federal money would face a three-year funding ban. They could not get new, renewed, or extended federal contracts or receive federal grants, loans, or similar help. The ban would also cover businesses they largely own or control.

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Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest action on H.R. 6916: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people convicted of covered federal felonies after the law takes effect. It also affects businesses they largely own or control. Federal workers who award contracts, grants, and loans would have to check the shared no-award list. Business partners and employees could feel the effects even if they had no role in the crime.

Why this matters: The bill aims to stop people convicted of misusing federal programs from quickly receiving more federal money. A shared no-award list could help agencies apply the rule more consistently. This may protect taxpayer funds, but it could also reduce competition and hurt uninvolved people at affected businesses. The final impact would depend on agency checks, ownership reviews, and waiver decisions.

Key provisions in H.R. 6916

• A person convicted of a covered federal felony would face a three-year funding ban. Federal agencies could not start, renew, or extend contracts with that person. They also could not provide grants, loans, cooperative agreements, or other financial help.
• The same three-year ban would cover a company or other organization the person largely owns or controls. That means the person has major control or owns at least 25%.
• The ban would apply only to convictions that happen after the new law takes effect.
• A traditional court judgment is not required. Guilty pleas, no-contest pleas, and some deferred or first-offender programs would count if the person admits guilt or responsibility. A conviction would no longer count if it is later reversed or canceled.
• The bill lists the federal felonies that trigger the ban. They include crimes involving fraud, theft, false statements, computer systems, money laundering, and small-business programs tied to federal money or programs.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6916

What is H.R. 6916?

People convicted of certain federal crimes tied to federal money would face a three-year funding ban. They could not get new, renewed, or extended federal contracts or receive federal grants, loans, or similar help. The ban would also cover businesses they largely own or control.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6916?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 6916?

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