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119-hr-6916119th Congress

Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Passed House

Summary

Bars federal funds to individuals convicted of certain federal felonies and to entities they substantially own or control for three years. It also creates a waiver process, requires agencies to update exclusion lists, and directs OMB and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement the policy.

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  • Individuals and entities: People convicted of the listed federal felonies cannot receive federal contracts, grants, loans, or other federal financial assistance for 3 years. Entities where a convicted person owns at least 25% or otherwise exerts substantial control are treated the same.
  • Federal agencies and procurement systems: Agency heads may not enter into, renew, or extend covered federal awards with these individuals or entities but can grant a case-by-case waiver if justified and must notify Congress immediately. The Attorney General must notify the General Services Administrator, who will add the person to the System for Award Management exclusions, and OMB must issue guidance within 1 year while the Federal Acquisition Regulation is updated as needed.
  • Scope and definitions: Covered felonies are specific offenses listed in Title 18 and a Small Business Act provision, including fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The law defines "beneficial owner" and lists exclusions such as nominees, certain employees, minor children, inherited interests, and most creditors.

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Three-year ban for convicted contractors and grantees

If enacted, agencies would be barred from giving contracts, grants, loans, or other federal help to a person convicted of listed federal crimes that arose from federal awards, for 3 years after conviction. The ban would also cover any company the person beneficially owns or controls (at least 25% ownership or substantial control). It would apply only to convictions entered after enactment. An agency head would be able to grant a case-by-case waiver and would have to notify Congress in writing right away. The Attorney General would notify GSA of each conviction, and GSA would add the person to the SAM Exclusions list. OMB would issue guidance within 1 year, acquisition rules would be updated, and agencies could still use other tools like suspension or debarment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 12/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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