Davids Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Federal Fraud

June 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representative Sharice Davids voted to pass bipartisan legislation that strengthens oversight of federal programs by preventing individuals convicted of defrauding the federal government from continuing to receive taxpayer-funded contracts, grants, loans, and other federal assistance. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support. "Taxpayer dollars should be protected, and people who commit fraud against the federal government should be held accountable," said Davids . "This bipartisan bill takes a commonsense approach to addressing documented cases of fraud while helping ensure federal resources are available for the families, businesses, and communities they are meant to serve." The Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act would establish an automatic three-year ban on individuals convicted of certain federal fraud and theft offenses tied to federal programs, helping ensure taxpayer dollars are protected and directed to those who need them most. The legislation was developed in consultation with inspectors general and is designed to streamline the process of preventing convicted fraudsters from receiving additional federal funding. According to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, more than 95 percent of individuals convicted of pandemic-related federal program fraud were not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government. During the pandemic, Davids worked to strengthen oversight and combat fraud in federal relief programs. After Kansans had their identities stolen to obtain fraudulent Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Davids urged federal oversight officials and the Small Business Administration to improve safeguards, implement anti-fraud recommendations, and better assist victims of identity theft. Her efforts followed reports that at least 35 Johnson County residents were impacted by fraudulent EIDL applications and broader findings that approximately $1.1 billion in potentially fraudulent loans had been distributed nationwide. Issues : Making Government Work for Kansans