Bill · H.R. 6906· House(119-HR-6906)
Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025," requires specific reports to be submitted to Congress regarding the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry. The Attorney General is tasked with submitting a report within one year of the Act's enactment. This report must cover issues such as illegal recruitment tactics, insurance fraud, and "patient dumping." Additionally, the Comptroller General must submit a report within one year addressing federal and state actions to curb insurance fraud. This second report must also evaluate the effectiveness of federal expenditures for rehabilitation facilities. Both reports are intended to include recommendations for cracking down on illegal practices and protecting prospective patients.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill targets illegal recruitment, insurance fraud, and 'patient dumping' to protect consumers in the rehabilitation industry.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill addresses critical issues in the addiction treatment industry, including drug trafficking within facilities and patient abandonment.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
By investigating 'patient dumping' and illegal recruitment, the bill aims to protect the continuity and safety of care for those seeking rehabilitation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Illegal Tactics: The Attorney General's report aims to identify the prevalence of entities using illegal tactics to entice people into rehabilitation facilities (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Addressing Insurance Fraud: The bill looks into insurance fraud within plans offered through an Exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 2(a)(2)). It also examines brokers who encourage patients to commit insurance fraud to enroll in high-cost out-of-network plans (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Improving Facility Safety: The report will examine the prevalence of drug use and trafficking within rehabilitation facilities (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Preventing Patient Abandonment: The bill seeks to address "patient dumping" or "curbing," where patients are removed and abandoned once insurance payments stop (Section 2(a)(5)). It also looks at patients being dumped in locations other than where they originated (Section 2(a)(6)).
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Studying Outcomes of Dumping: The report will include research on the prevalence of homelessness and relapse among individuals who have been dumped (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Actionable Recommendations: Both the Attorney General and the Comptroller General are required to provide recommendations to Congress to crack down on illegal practices and false dealing to protect prospective patients (Sections 2(a)(8) and 2(b)(4)).
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Evaluating Government Spending: The Comptroller General will report on the extent and effectiveness of Federal expenditures for rehabilitation facilities (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Affordable Care Act Support+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Reduces Government Spending+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Cliff BentzRepublican · Oregon
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio