# House Passes PROOF Act to Enhance Fraud Investigations

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PROOF Act (H.R. 10326), legislation designed to strengthen federal investigators' access to state records for combating fraud in federally funded programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits. This law mandates states to provide necessary data during fraud investigations while incorporating privacy protections. The act is expected to increase oversight and enforcement capabilities, impacting government contractors involved in program administration, compliance monitoring, and fraud prevention services.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies and contractors administering social welfare programs should anticipate enhanced data sharing requirements and increased scrutiny in fraud detection and compliance.
- Contractors providing investigative, auditing, or data management services may find expanded opportunities to support enforcement efforts under the new legal framework.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for potential updates to contract requirements related to data access, privacy safeguards, and intergovernmental cooperation.
- Organizations involved in federal program compliance should engage with legislative contacts to understand implementation timelines and operational impacts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Office of the Attorney General

### Key Quotes
> The PROOF Act fixes this problem. If the Attorney General is investigating fraud involving federal taxpayer dollars, the state has to provide the records needed for that investigation.
> — Jeff Van Drew, Congressman

### Sources
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	Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs | U.S. Representative
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