S. 5426 is a bill aimed at amending Title 28 of the United States Code to create the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice. This division is expected to focus on investigating and prosecuting fraud-related crimes, enhancing the federal government's ability to combat fraud across various sectors.
S. 5426 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Ashley Moody (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Law policy area, one of 59 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Ashley Moody is the sponsor of 22 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 5426 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5426 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Law is 2.1/10.
Supporters of S. 5426 have praised the bill for addressing the increasing prevalence of fraud, particularly in financial and healthcare sectors. They argue that establishing a dedicated division within the Department of Justice will improve coordination and effectiveness in tackling fraud, ultimately protecting consumers and taxpayers.
Critics of S. 5426 have raised concerns about the potential for government overreach and the allocation of resources. Some argue that the creation of a new division may lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies and question whether existing agencies could handle fraud enforcement without the need for additional layers of government.
The analysis of bill S. 5426, which aims to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the top donor industries of sponsor Ashley Moody. This lack of overlap suggests that the financial interests of her donors do not directly influence the subject matter of the bill. Since the bill focuses on enhancing fraud enforcement, it is unlikely that any specific industry would benefit financially from its passage. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can sometimes lead to perceived conflicts, in this case, there is no evident financial incentive linked to the bill's objectives.
Top industries funding Ashley Moody, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does S. 5426 do?
S. 5426 is a bill aimed at amending Title 28 of the United States Code to create the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice. This division is expected to focus on investigating and prosecuting fraud-related crimes, enhancing the federal government's ability to combat fraud across various sectors.
Has S. 5426 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 5426 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does S. 5426 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5426 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Law is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S. 5426?
S. 5426 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 23, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 5426?
S. 5426 was sponsored by Ashley Moody (Republican).
