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119-hr-8107119th Congress

Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act

Sponsored By: Representative Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Passed House

Summary

This bill would create a federal vulnerability assessment framework to identify and reduce risks of waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in federal funds administered by States, local governments, and pass-through entities. The Comptroller General would deliver an initial assessment within two years and periodic follow-ups that name high-risk program areas, evaluate best practices, and offer recommendations to improve eligibility checks and enrollment processes.

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  • Families and program participants: Could see stronger eligibility checks and fewer improper payments if agencies act on GAO recommendations.
  • State and local governments: Would get assessments that pinpoint administrative practices at risk and identify federal tools and technical assistance to help prevent and mitigate those risks.
  • Federal agencies and Congress: Would receive evidence-based recommendations on which program safeguards work, which do not, and where to focus oversight or legislative fixes.
  • Auditors and oversight bodies: GAO would synthesize existing audits and may perform new analysis to fill gaps and produce the assessments.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

GAO reviews to protect state-run federal funds

If enacted, the GAO would report to Congress within 2 years and then regularly after that. The reports would flag state, local, and pass-through programs that put federal dollars at risk of waste, fraud, abuse, or improper payments. They would review which fixes work, which do not, and what tools and help the federal government offers to states and locals. They would also give recommendations to agencies and options for Congress, including ways to improve eligibility and enrollment checks. GAO would use past audits and investigations when possible and do new work if needed.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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