The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Act of 2026," is to strengthen the penalties for theft and bribery related to programs that receive federal funding. Additionally, it aims to enhance oversight of the Summer Food Service Program by requiring annual audits. Key provisions of the law include increasing the maximum prison sentence for theft or bribery from 10 years to 20 years. It also introduces a new definition of "covered amount," which is the greater of $250,000 or double the value of the property involved in the crime.