Bill · H.R. 8823· House(119-HR-8823)
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act'', aims to amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. It would give the Secretary of Labor the authority to suspend payments to medical providers. This authority applies if a provider has been convicted of fraud related to specific federal or state programs. The change would also apply to vouchers or certifications used for expenses. The new rules would take effect 180 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases accountability by allowing the Secretary of Labor to penalize medical providers convicted of fraud.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The authority to suspend payments to fraudulent providers may prevent improper federal expenditures.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
While focused on federal employees, the integrity measures protect the stewardship of the medical benefit funds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 396–0
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
07/20/2026 · Roll call 251 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Provider Accountability: The Secretary of Labor can suspend payments to providers who have been convicted of fraud regarding this subchapter, any Federal health care benefit program, or certain State programs. This serves as a measure against fraudulent activity (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Prevention of Fraudulent Expenses: By allowing the suspension of payments for services, appliances, or supplies, the bill targets providers who have engaged in fraud (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Suspension of Medical Services: The bill allows the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies if they are convicted of fraud (Section 2(a)(1)).
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 Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 7/21/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 7/20/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)
- Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 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