H.R.8823

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Introduced·5/14/26

Allows the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers convicted of fraud.

The bill amends the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to enable the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers convicted of fraud related to federal, state, or federal health care benefit programs. The Secretary must promulgate regulations to implement this suspension. The amendments apply to payments made 180 days after the bill's enactment.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Jun 25

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jul 20

House

Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 20

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)

Jul 20

House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823.