Federal · 119th Congress
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act of 2026
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025
This bill expands the awards program for cost-saving identifications by federal employees of fraud, waste, or mismanagement to include identifications of certain operational expenses that are wasteful (i.e., that are identified as wasteful by an employee and that an agency determines are not required for the purposes for which the amounts were made available). An agency must propose any identified wasteful expenses for rescission.
The bill also doubles the maximum cash award that may be made under the program.
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Other titles4
To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
To amend title 5, United States Code, to enhance the authority under which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving and improper payment disclosures, and for other purposes.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history11
Jun 9, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3936-3937)
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 428.
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3936-3938)
Jun 8, 2026
House · FloorMr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 15, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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