Republicans argued HR 95 76 (National Fraud Enforcement Division Act) and HR 10326 (Proof Act) are needed to centralize fraud prosecutions and access state-held data; Democrats warned HR 10326 would erode privacy protections and create an overbroad government data repository.

Attorney General Todd Blanch told the press the Department of Justice charged more than 80 people and uncovered about $245 million in losses in recent months, citing a Missouri scheme and an Iowa case that together involved millions in fraudulent PPP claims.

During a post-speech Q&A the Presenter said the administration had created a DOJ anti-fraud role and ramped up prosecutions but declined to comment on the details of an ongoing shooting investigation involving immigration enforcement, emphasizing due process.

The witness told the Senate committee that pardons and funding cuts to fraud-control units weakens fraud enforcement; he said he supports stronger penalties and audits and requested a hearing on pardons of executives tied to large false Medicare claims.

HB1344, the largest bill from the insurance-rate study committee, would increase enforcement tools and fines, tighten claims deadlines for catastrophes, implement a fortified homes program subject to appropriations, close an "excluded driver" loophole for uninsured motorists, and consolidate fraud provisions including reclassifying certain paid solicitation ('runners') as felonies; the committee held the proposal as a hearing only.

Senate adds attorney position to support fire marshals and enhance fraud enforcement efforts.

The Office of Superintendent of Insurance asked lawmakers to include routine Patient Compensation Fund settlements in its operating budget, to fund expanded market‑conduct and financial review capability, and to add staff to the insurance‑fraud law‑enforcement unit; the committee adopted the LFC recommendation and asked analysts to examine two fraud positions.