Bill · H.R. 8822· House(119-HR-8822)
Federal Workers’ Compensation Integrity and Care Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Workers' Compensation Integrity and Care Act," aims to amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. It seeks to grant the Secretary of Labor expanded access to specific employment and earnings data. Specifically, it would allow the Secretary to obtain earnings and Social Security benefit information from the Commissioner of Social Security. Additionally, it would allow the Secretary to receive information from the National Directory of New Hires through the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This access is intended to improve program integrity and help detect or prevent improper payments.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill aims to detect and prevent improper payments within the FECA program.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-6
The bill allows the Secretary of Labor to obtain personal earnings and employment data without providing notice to or obtaining authorization from the employee.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The bill increases government surveillance of individual employment and earnings data without the consent of the worker.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The bill increases government data-sharing capabilities for oversight but reduces individual transparency regarding how employee data is accessed.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Program Integrity: The bill aims to improve compliance with requirements and the integrity of the FECA program (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Prevention of Improper Payments: The access to data is intended to help detect and prevent improper payments within the program (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Notice or Authorization: The Secretary of Labor may request information regarding an employee without providing notice to that employee or receiving their authorization (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-6Improves Government Transparency-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers-3
- 6/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota