Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
U.S. Congress · HR8823 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2026-05-14. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary (plain-language)
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act This bill explicitly authorizes the Department of Labor to suspend payments under the federal workers’ compensation program to certain providers convicted of fraud. (Current regulations establish various grounds for excluding a provider from payment under the program, including a conviction for fraudulent activity in connection with a federal or state medical benefit program.) Under the bill, Labor may suspend payments to a provider convicted of fraud related to the federal workers’ compensation program, a similar state program, or a federal health care benefit program (e.g., Medicare). Specifically, Labor may suspend (1) payments to such a provider for services, appliances, or supplies covered under the program; or (2) payments for certain initial expenses incurred by an employing agency with respect to such a provider. Labor must issue regulations to carry out these provisions.
Sponsors
- Ryan Mackenzie (primary)
- Ilhan Omar
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| 2026-07-20 | Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-07-20 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656) |
| 2026-07-20 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823. |
| 2026-07-20 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 2026-07-20 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671) |
| 2026-07-20 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H4654) |
| 2026-07-20 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H4654) |
| 2026-07-20 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-06-25 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-06-25 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. |
| 2026-05-14 | Introduced in House |
| 2026-05-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |