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BillHR 826 · 119

COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026

Introduced
Jan 28, 2025
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the federal government to publicly report on fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. This includes tracking and disclosing cases of fraud and how they were investigated.

Sponsored By

Roger Williams
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 28, 2025
  4. Jun 3, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    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

The bill affects small business owners and individuals who received COVID-19 relief funds, as it increases transparency and accountability in the use of these funds. It also impacts government agencies responsible for investigating and prosecuting COVID-19 related fraud.

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
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
Subjects
  • Economy

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.