Senate bill · S. 4952 (119th Congress)
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Joni Ernst (U.S. Senator for Iowa, Republican)
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Summary
An omnibus bill establishing fraud prevention and recovery measures for federal programs, including requirements for attendance-based child care payments, restrictions on small business assistance following fraud convictions, investigation requirements for certain state program payment increases, and return of unspent COVID relief funds.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
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Cosponsors
28
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
- Republican28
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- Alan Armstrong
- Ashley Moody
- Bernie Moreno
- Bill Hagerty
- Chuck Grassley
- Cynthia M. Lummis
- Darline Graham
- David McCormick
- Eric Schmitt
- James C. Justice
- James E. Risch
- James Lankford
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Full history
- Jul 14, 2026
Read the Second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
U.S. Senate
- Jul 14, 2026
Introduced
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
U.S. Senate
- Jul 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
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