{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5160", "Grothman and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act to Strengthen Accountability and Protect Taxpayer Dollars", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Glenn Grothman", "G000576", "grothman.house.gov", "grothman", "https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, legislation to establish a government-wide training program to better equip federal employees to identify fraud risks, implement proven anti-fraud practices, and safeguard taxpayer-funded programs.\n\nThe bill directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to develop standardized training across agencies and make these resources available to state and local governments that administer federal funds.\n\n\u201cAmericans work hard for their money, and they expect their government to treat every tax dollar with respect,\u201d said Congressman Grothman. \u201cUnfortunately, we\u2019ve seen time and again that fraud in federal programs is far too common, and often preventable. The problem isn\u2019t just bad actors; it\u2019s a system that hasn\u2019t kept up with the scale of the challenge.\n\n\u201cThe 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. It also extends that knowledge to state and local partners who administer federal programs on the front lines. This is about restoring accountability, protecting taxpayer dollars, and making government work in the best interest of the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from the American people,\u201dsaid Congressman Krishnamoorthi. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation will give federal, state, and local officials the tools they need to detect risks early, strengthen safeguards, and protect taxpayer funds\u2014while ensuring that eligible Americans can access the services and support they\u2019ve earned without unnecessary barriers. I\u2019m proud to partner on this effort to deliver stronger accountability and smarter oversight across government.\u201d\n\nBackground Information\n\nThe Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act requires the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with OMB and OPM, to establish a standardized, government-wide training program focused on fraud risk identification, implementation of leading anti-fraud practices, and proper use of existing tools such as the Do Not Pay system.\n\nCurrently, federal workforce policies lack a consistent, government-wide framework to train program administrators on fraud prevention, creating vulnerabilities in federal assistance and procurement programs. By institutionalizing modern fraud prevention training practices across the federal government, and extending those resources to state and local governments that administer federal funds, the legislation aims to strengthen oversight, reduce waste, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used as intended.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-04-23T05:48:52Z", "2026-04-23T05:50:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://grothman.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5160"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3661128468811512, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}