What does Preamble of HR 7720 do?

This bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The amendment requires states to account for fraudulent payments made under the Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7720 do?

This bill is formally titled the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act.

What does FRAUDULENT PAYMENTS. of HR 7720 do?

This section amends Section 658J(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The amendment adds a reporting requirement for states. States must submit an annual report to the Secretary identifying the dollar and percentage amount of improper payments. The report must disaggregate improper payments into standardized categories, including suspected and verified fraudulent payments, non-fraudulent overpayments, underpayments, and technically improper payments.

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Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act — HR. 7720

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Mark Messmer (R-IN)

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This bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require states to account for fraudulent payments.
States must annually report to the Secretary the dollar and percentage amount of improper payments, categorized by type (e.g., fraudulent, overpayments, underpayments).

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