What does Preamble of HR 7677 do?

This bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study. The study concerns fraud prevention measures. The study applies to certain Federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7677 do?

This Act has a short title The short title is defined in this section

What does GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON PROVIDER-RELATED FRAUD. of HR 7677 do?

This section mandates a study by the Comptroller General regarding fraud prevention measures in federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs. The study will analyze the effectiveness of current fraud prevention procedures and whether data received is sufficient and effectively used to identify fraud. The study specifically addresses program integrity results for states that have delegated responsibilities under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. A report containing the study's results and recommendations for improving fraud prevention measures must be submitted to the House and Senate committees within two years of enactment. The term 'Federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs' includes Head Start, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Child Care and Development Block Grant program.

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Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act — HR. 7677

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires a study of fraud prevention measures in federal early childhood education, child care, and child nutrition programs like Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
The study will assess the effectiveness of current fraud prevention procedures and data usage in identifying fraud, particularly in states managing the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
The Comptroller General must submit a report with recommendations for improving fraud prevention to Congress within two years of the bill's enactment.

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