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S 3644

Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn and 5 co-sponsors

Bill prohibits federally-convicted child care fraud providers from receiving CCDBG program funds, implementing debarment penalties to protect public assistance dollars and eligible families.

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Bill Summary · S 3644

Legislative bill overview

S 3644 amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to establish debarment provisions that would prohibit child care providers convicted of fraud from receiving federal financial assistance through the program. The bill targets fraudulent operators within the federally-funded child care system and creates consequences for providers who misuse public funds.

Why is this important

Child Care and Development Block Grant funds are distributed to states to help low-income families access affordable child care. Fraud in this system directly diverts resources intended for vulnerable families and children. Establishing debarment mechanisms aims to protect taxpayer money and ensure federal assistance reaches legitimate providers serving eligible families.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition specificity: The bill's language regarding what constitutes "fraud" and how broadly debarment applies may need clarification—whether it covers only convictions, civil fraud findings, or administrative determinations
  • Due process concerns: Questions about appeal mechanisms, duration of debarment, and whether providers receive adequate opportunity to challenge debarment determinations
  • Implementation burden: States administering the program would need enhanced screening and monitoring systems to identify and verify fraud, potentially increasing administrative costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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