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Ashley B. Moody: “I was a founding member of the new Senate Anti Fraud Task Force.”

Featuring: Ashley B. Moody, Republican | U.S. Senate from Florida

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Published October 1, 2026

And through our previous work as Florida, My previous work as Florida's Attorney General, certainly my colleague and his work as Attorney General, we know how important it is to safeguard our citizens and the American taxpayer. I was a founding member of the new Senate Anti Fraud Task Force. And I know every time we uncover another case of fraudsters benefiting off our public tax dollars, it is a slap in the face to hardworking Americans. (00:31–00:36)

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Asserts that Ashley B. Moody was a founding member of the Senate Anti Fraud Task Force.

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“I was shocked as everyone here when reports came out the criminals in Minnesota stolen estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds.”
Asserts that criminals in Minnesota stole an estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds.01:15-01:24
“The administration has uncovered more than 260 billion in fraud nationwide.”
Asserts that the administration uncovered more than $260 billion in fraud nationwide.01:24-01:30
“The National Fraud Enforcement Division act of 2026 would institute a permanent force for taxpayers within the Department of Justice.”
Asserts that the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 would create a permanent force within the Department of Justice.01:57-02:05
“Earlier today Senate Democrats blocked the bill.”
Asserts that Senate Democrats blocked an anti-fraud legislative package earlier today.03:10-03:14
“Just last week I tried to pass a no aid for Ghost students act in committee making sure we weren't outlaying money for students that didn't even exist and that got stalled by the Democrats.”
Asserts that the "no aid for Ghost students act" was stalled by Democrats.03:14-03:26
“Even if the idea saves taxpayer dollars for more crucial needs or would lead to refunds to the American taxpayer, it is irresponsible to not do something.”
Asserts that not acting on proposals that save taxpayer dollars is irresponsible.03:32-03:48
“Right now we're just trying to put forward a permanent division to enforce existing laws and we can't seem to get that through even though it passed the House.”
Asserts that a proposal for a permanent division to enforce existing laws passed the House but is stalled.03:58-04:09
“If we pass the National Fraud Enforcement Division act today, we guarantee that more fraudsters and bad actors are held accountable for stealing taxpayer dollars.”
Asserts that passing the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act would ensure accountability for fraudsters.04:44-04:53