Bipartisan Bill Would Set Governmentwide Anti-Fraud Training for Federal Workforce
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to standardize how federal employees are trained to detect and prevent fraud across the government.
The Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act (H.R. 8428) was introduced by Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), who say the federal workforce currently lacks a consistent, governmentwide program to train workers on fraud prevention.
The bill directs the Treasury Department, in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to develop standardized anti-fraud training programs across agencies, and make the resources available to state and local governments that administer federal funds.
“The Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act makes sure federal employees receive clear, consistent training on how to spot fraud before it happens and how to use the best tools available to stop it,” said Rep. Grothman (R-WI).
“Our bipartisan legislation will give federal, state, and local officials the tools they need to detect risks early, strengthen safeguards, and protect taxpayer funds—while ensuring that eligible Americans can access the services and support they’ve earned without unnecessary barriers,” said Rep. Krishnamoorthi (D-IL).
The congressmen say the training programs will focus on identifying fraud, implementing leading anti-fraud practices, and the proper use of existing tools like the Do Not Pay system.
Fraud Bills Before Committee
The legislation is one of several anti-fraud bills scheduled for markup by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, April 29.
Others being marked up include the following:
Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R. 8463) - directs the U.S. Treasury to work with agencies to verify payment and payee information before payments are sent.
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464) - prevents federal agencies from making payments when an agency determines there is an elevated risk of fraud.
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 8312) - establishes a permanent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery (IGFAR) within the U.S. Treasury to assume and expand the data analytics and investigative functions of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee after 2028.
Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended Act (H.R. 8467)- requires agencies to conduct more comprehensive and ongoing fraud risk assessments focused on improper payments that result in financial loss to the government.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates that anywhere from $233 billion to $521 billion is lost each year by the federal government due to fraud.
