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The Republican Recap: Week of June 1, 2026
Washington,
June 5, 2026
Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Holding Fraudulent Child Care Programs Accountable ✅
Low-income families rely on federal child care programs so parents can work, provide for their families, and achieve economic freedom. Congress directs taxpayer dollars to support these programs–not to enrich fraudsters. One such program is the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which supports over one million children each year. When gaps in oversight of these programs occur, fraudsters can take advantage. Such abuse was uncovered throughout Minnesota–including its now-infamous "Quality Learing Center." Under Governor Tim Walz, so-called child care programs exploited CCDBG funds and abused taxpayer dollars—something Governor Walz admitted his state had known about since 2012. Fraud and abuse of federal child care dollars will not be tolerated and taxpayer funds must be used for their intended purpose, not siphoned off by bad actors. This week, House Republicans passed H.R. 7726, a package of eight bills to strengthen oversight, increase accountability, restore public trust in the CCDBG, and ensure taxpayer dollars support children and families—not fraudsters. Rep. Mary Miller’s legislation, H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, requires HHS to withhold funds from states that repeatedly misuse child care dollars, increases state reporting requirements, codifies fraud standards, and imposes stricter penalties on both states and providers found to have misused funds under the CCDBG program. "President Trump and House Republicans promised to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government, and the passage of my Stop Child Care Scams Act is another step toward fulfilling that promise," said Rep. Miller. "This legislation is a major win for taxpayers and will help ensure child care assistance is protected for the vulnerable children and working families who truly depend on it." What Members Said: Rep. Julie Fedorchak underscored how the Stop Child Care Scams Act exposes abuses of funding for child care programs—like Minnesota's 'Quality Learing Center.'
 Rep. Brad Finstad celebrated the bill’s advancement of House Republicans' goals to deliver for American families, not fraudsters.
 Responsibly Funding the Agriculture Industry ✅
Every day, farmers and ranchers across Rural America work to provide the nation with a safe and reliable food supply. Congress has a responsibility to support them through responsible appropriations. The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, invests in agricultural research, rural development programs, and food inspection services. It also cuts burdensome Biden-era regulations on livestock producers. Additionally, both WIC and SNAP are fully funded based on projected need. This legislation provides $8 billion for WIC, helping low-income mothers access healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, and funds SNAP at $101.2 billion, allowing eligible families to purchase necessary groceries. To support President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda, the bill provides $7.1 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen oversight of the nation's food, drug, and medical device supply. The legislation also addresses national security concerns posed by Chinese-owned farmland by increasing oversight of foreign-owned agricultural land. In addition, it invests in land-grant universities to ensure American agricultural research continues to outcompete China. Rep. Andy Harris’s measure, H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, passed the House floor to protect Americans’ food and drug supply, prioritize Americans’ health, and equip America to compete against our adversaries, while upholding the GOP’s commitment to fiscal responsibility through regular order appropriations. "This bill advances American agriculture by backing the farmers and ranchers who feed our nation, support millions of jobs, and power rural economies. Building on the Trump Administration's commitment to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, it eliminates unnecessary spending while preserving investments that strengthen agricultural production and food security," said Rep. Harris. "I’m proud to lead legislation that invests in the farm safety net, agricultural research, and rural infrastructure programs that help producers manage risk, expand production, and remain competitive in a challenging global marketplace." What Members Said: Rep. Daniel Webster highlighted how H.R. 8646 restores regular order appropriations while promoting President Trump’s agricultural priorities.
 Rep. Juan Ciscomani underlined the bill's efforts to support the hardworking men and women who keep America’s agriculture industry alive.
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