On June 4, 2026, House lawmakers approved a bill targeting fraud in the federal child care grant program, which has a budget of $8.83 billion. The program was previously estimated to have incurred $325 million in improper payments.
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House passes legislation to address child care fraud
The House has passed a bill aimed at reducing fraud in the federal child care grant program, which has a total budget of $8.83 billion. This action follows reports of $325 million in improper payments associated with the program.
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House passes bill to rein in child care fraud after $325M in waste exposed
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House passes legislation to address child care fraud