S. 5426 — Introduced in Senate

II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5426 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2026Mrs. Moody introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026. 2. National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice (a) In general Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509B the following: 509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division (a) In general There is a National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice. (b) Assistant Attorney General (1) In general Of the Assistant Attorneys General appointed under section 506, one shall serve, upon the designation of the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as the Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement. (2) Duties The Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement shall— (A) serve as head of the National Fraud Enforcement Division; and (B) perform such other duties as the Attorney General may prescribe. . (b) Prohibition on political activity Section 7323(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , National Fraud Enforcement Division, after Criminal Division. (c) Technical and conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 509B the following: 509C. National Fraud Enforcement Division. .