Event Brief
Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with new bill
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Cruz introduces a bill requiring proof of care for federal childcare payouts after $9B fraud allegations in Minnesota.
WHO: Ted Cruz
WHAT: Introduces Payment Integrity Act
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: To prevent fraud in federal childcare payments
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