Federal HB7155 increases penalties for theft or bribery in federal programs and mandates audits for summer food service programs.
Federal HB7155, the Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Act of 2026, amends the United States Code to increase penalties for theft or bribery related to federal programs. It raises the maximum prison term from 10 to 20 years and introduces a "covered amount" for fines, defined as the greater of $250,000 or twice the value of the stolen property. Additionally, the bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require annual third-party audits for the summer food service program, with results submitted directly to the Secretary.
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