Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- potential reduction in waste of federal environmental grants
Risks
- none identified
FederalUS CongressReferred
H.R. 9588: FRAUD Act
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN)
H.R. 9588 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
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Constitutionality60%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
This bill creates a federal criminal mandate for state officials and ties the receipt of all federal funds to compliance, significantly altering federal-state fiscal and administrative relations.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- improves oversight of federal grant expenditures
- deters misuse of taxpayer money
Risks
- compliance costs for state agencies could be significant
- potential for reduced participation in federal programs due to legal liability
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- protects social services from fraud
Risks
- potential for bureaucratic delays in social service delivery
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
Full bill text (Congress.gov)
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Warning
criminalizing state official conduct carries significant risks of federal-state friction and political overreach
Analysis scope
definitions of 'fraud warning' may lead to litigation regarding what constitutes credible evidence
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- House and SenateUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- PresidentUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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