Krishnamoorthi, Grothman Introduce Bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act to Strengthen Accountability and Protect Taxpayer Dollars

WASHINGTON-- Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), alongside Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), 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.

The 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.

"Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar taken away from the American people," said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. "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. I'm proud to partner on this effort to deliver stronger accountability and smarter oversight across government."

Congressman Grothman added, "Americans work hard for their money, and they expect their government to treat every tax dollar with respect. Unfortunately, fraud in federal programs is far too common-and often preventable. This legislation will help ensure federal employees have the training and tools they need to stop fraud before it happens and better protect taxpayer dollars."

Background Information

The 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.

Currently, 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.