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BillHR 428 · 119

Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act of 2026

Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Rewards federal employees who identify ways to cut costs and save money. It provides bonuses to these employees as an incentive for finding cost-saving measures.

Sponsored By

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 15, 2025
  5. Jun 9, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal employees, who may receive bonuses for proposing successful cost-cutting measures, and taxpayers, who may see a reduction in government spending as a result of these measures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.