What does Preamble of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The proposed amendment would debar child care providers who commit fraud from receiving certain financial assistance.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity Act' or the 'Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act'.

What does NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO FRAUD. of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section amends Section 658I(b) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It defines 'final determination of fraud' as a judicial decision or administrative order where all appeal rights have been exhausted or waived. The definition of fraud includes knowingly submitting false statements, misrepresenting program details, operating without required licensing, improper expenditure of funds, or other fraudulent conduct. If the Secretary finds a final determination of fraud, the State must reimburse the Secretary, or the Secretary may deduct from the State's allotment. The Secretary may impose additional sanctions, including recoupment of funds and disqualification from financial assistance. Providers found to have committed fraud are subject to mandatory permanent debarment from federal child care assistance programs. Providers cannot regain eligibility through name changes, reorganization, merging, or repayment of funds. States receiving funds must deny participation and financial assistance to debarred providers. If debarment is based on an administrative order, the Secretary must refer the matter to the Attorney General for potential federal criminal investigation and prosecution.

What does INADMISSIBILITY FOR ALIEN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WHO COMMIT of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section amends Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It redesignates existing subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (J) and moves it after subparagraph (I). It inserts a new subparagraph (F) to address inadmissibility based on fraud. The new subparagraph (F) applies to aliens who have been permanently debarred as child care providers due to a final determination of fraud under section 658I(b)(3)(D) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

What does INADMISSIBILITY FOR ALIEN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section amends Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It adds new inadmissibility grounds for aliens who have been permanently debarred as child care providers due to fraud under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. It also establishes inadmissibility for aliens determined to have received child care provider funds used to support terrorist organizations, including Al-Shabaab. The section further includes inadmissibility for aliens associated with the Palestine Liberation Organization or al-Shabaab.

What does REMOVABILITY, AND INELIGIBILITY FOR ASYLUM AND ADJUSTMENT OF of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish deportability, ineligibility for asylum, and ineligibility for adjustment of status for aliens who have been permanently debarred as child care providers based on a final determination of fraud. Section 237(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to include aliens debarred as child care providers due to fraud as deportable. Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to make aliens debarred as child care providers due to fraud ineligible for asylum. Section 245(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to make aliens debarred as child care providers due to fraud ineligible for adjustment of status. Section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to exclude individuals permanently debarred as child care providers due to fraud from a finding of good moral character.

What does MANDATORY DETENTION AND EXPEDITED REMOVAL. of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expedite removal of inadmissible alien child care providers. It establishes procedures for removal without further hearing if an immigration officer or judge suspects inadmissibility under section 212(a)(2)(F). Mandatory detention is required for convicted alien child-care providers. Expedited removal procedures are also applied to incarcerated alien child-care providers.

What does EXEMPTION FROM PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section exempts the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Attorney General from certain requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This exemption applies to the implementation of sections 3 through 6 of this Act. The exemption from the Paperwork Reduction Act is contingent on a determination that compliance would impede immediate implementation. This section also exempts the same officials from the Administrative Procedure Act's regulation promulgation requirements. This exemption from the Administrative Procedure Act is also contingent on a determination that promulgation would impede immediate implementation.

What does CONSTRUCTION; SEVERABILITY. of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This section outlines principles of construction and severability for the Act. If a provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, it will be interpreted to have the maximum effect allowed by law. However, if a holding is 'utterly invalid or unenforceable,' the provision will be considered severable. Severability means the invalid provision is removed, and the rest of the Act remains in effect. The provision's application to other individuals or circumstances not involved in the invalidating ruling will not be affected.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. of Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act do?

This Act takes effect on the date of enactment. Amendments apply to fraud conduct by aliens on or after September 30, 1996.

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Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill permanently debars child care providers found to have committed fraud from receiving federal child care assistance, preventing eligibility through name changes or repayment.
The bill expands grounds for denying admission to the United States for aliens who have been debarred as child care providers due to fraud, including those linked to terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab.
It establishes new grounds for deporting aliens who have been permanently debarred as child care providers due to fraud and makes them ineligible for asylum or legal permanent residency.
The bill streamlines the removal process for inadmissible alien child care providers, potentially allowing for expedited removal without further hearings and requiring mandatory detention.
To expedite implementation, the bill exempts relevant federal agencies from certain administrative procedures, including requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act and Administrative Procedure Act.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3644(In Committee)Official page

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