Senator Schmitt, Colleagues Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force

Schmitt Leads Senate Republicans to Unmask Fraud & Save Taxpayer Dollars

U.S. SENATE - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) announced the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, joined by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Katie Britt (R-AL), Ashley Moody (R-FL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ron Johnson (R-WI). The Anti-Fraud Task Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs; identify vulnerabilities in existing systems; and strengthen government accountability to ensure the proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

"The fraud epidemic burdening our country is one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today. It's organized theft on a national scale, and the Americans paying the price are the ones swinging the hammer and driving the trucking working their tails off to make ends meet. The fraudsters taking advantage of America's generosity to the tune of billions and billions of dollars should be exposed and held accountable. Our Task Force will go after the fraud rings and bad actors exploiting our systems and robbing Americans. Following President Trump's lead, we're declaring war on fraud," said Senator Schmitt.

"For years, blue states like Minnesota have been robbing the American taxpayers blind. Americans deserve better. Thank God for President Trump and Vice President Vance who are cracking down on fraud. It's past time that Congress does our part to protect taxpayers," said Senator Tuberville.

"No Administration has been more committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse than the Trump Administration. I'm proud to join this effort in the Senate and work alongside the White House to eliminate fraud across the federal government. Americans deserve a government that is transparent, honest, and accountable, and this Anti-Fraud Task Force will help ensure taxpayer dollars are protected and public trust is restored," said Senator Britt.

"As Florida's Attorney General, I recovered millions of dollars for taxpayers. As your newest United States Senator, I will keep fighting to protect every taxpayer dollar. It is a slap in the face to hard working Americans every time we uncover another case of fraudsters benefiting off the backs of taxpayers. I am committed to working alongside my colleagues to expose fraud, strengthen accountability, and deliver meaningful solutions," said Senator Moody.

"Kansans work hard for every dollar they earn, and they deserve a government that doesn't let their tax dollars get stolen out from under them," said Senator Marshall. "The Trump administration has already started holding these criminals accountable, and the Senate is going to continue that work. I'm excited to be joining the Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force to track this fraud down, recover every dollar we can, and put the people responsible behind bars where they belong."

"With massive, unchecked fraud draining resources in liberal states like California and Minnesota, it is more important than ever that we increase oversight of federal programs and ensure those who steal from our most vulnerable are held accountable," said Senator Sheehy. "The days of the government looking the other way are over. I am proud to join the Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, which will support ongoing White House and congressional efforts to combat abuse of Americans' hard earned tax dollars and ensure every penny is going where it is intended."

"We are days away from celebrating America's 250th birthday. Preserving this great nation for another 250 years will require us to recommit to protecting Americans, our tax dollars, and our values. This includes combatting fraudsters that are stealing from Americans and driving up the cost of living. I am proud to join the Anti-Fraud Task Force and continue my efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse across our country," said Senator Ricketts.

"Over the past year, the Trump administration has done phenomenal work to uncover widespread fraud schemes where criminals have stolen billions of dollars with zero consequences," said Senator Blackburn. "It is outrageous how long Democrats have looked the other way while fraudsters steal from hardworking American taxpayers. It's time for oversight and accountability to protect the integrity of federal programs."

"GAO provides the lowest estimate for federal government fraud at $250 billion a year. LexisNexis estimates it reaches $1 trillion a year. It's nearly impossible to recover those funds through prosecutions, so we must focus on preventing the money from getting to the fraudsters in the first place," Senator Johnson said.

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