Bill · H.R. 6108· House(119-HR-6108)
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary to exclude certain individuals and entities who commit fraud from participation in any Federal health care program.
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Pocan
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to require the Secretary to exclude certain individuals and entities from participating in Federal health care programs. These exclusions would apply to those who commit fraud. Specifically, it targets convictions for offenses such as theft, embezzlement, or breach of fiduciary responsibility. The mandate would apply to offenses occurring after a specific one-year grace period following enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill protects consumers by mandating the exclusion of individuals and entities that commit fraud or financial misconduct.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill enhances the integrity of government-financed programs by establishing strict penalties for fraud and misconduct.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Protecting the integrity of Federal health care programs benefits low-income households who rely on these services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mandatory Exclusions for Fraud Convictions: Under Section 1 of subsection (a)(5), the bill requires the exclusion of individuals or entities convicted of crimes like fraud, theft, or embezzlement. This could help protect the integrity of health care programs by removing those who commit financial misconduct in connection with health care services or government-financed programs.
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Addressing Prohibited Activities: Under Section 1 of subsection (a)(6), the Secretary can exclude those determined to have committed acts described in sections 1128A, 1128B, or 1129. This provides a mechanism to remove entities or individuals involved in specific prohibited activities from Federal health care programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Exclusion Criteria: Under Section 1 of subsection (a)(5)(A), the bill mandates exclusion for misdemeanor offenses related to fraud or financial misconduct. This could result in the removal of individuals or entities from the health care system based on misdemeanor convictions rather than just felonies.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Rosa DeLauroDemocrat · Connecticut
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan