Bill · H.R. 8865· House(119-HR-8865)
Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — 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
- Pete Stauber
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026'', aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to ensure that certain providers are permanently barred from participating in Federal health care programs. This permanent exclusion applies to individuals or entities convicted of specific crimes. These crimes include fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct. The changes would apply to convictions occurring on or after the date the new subparagraph is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill aims to prevent the loss of federal funds through fraud, theft, and embezzlement in healthcare programs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Protecting the integrity of federal healthcare programs helps secure resources for the Medicare population.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Protecting the integrity of healthcare programs ensures stability for vulnerable populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Permanent Exclusion of Fraudulent Providers: The bill mandates that an individual or entity convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct will face a permanent exclusion from Federal health care programs (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)(H)). This could serve to protect the integrity of Federal health care programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Permanent Ban for Convicted Individuals or Entities: Under this act, any individual or entity convicted of crimes such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct occurring on or after the enactment date will be subject to permanent exclusion from Federal health care programs (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)(H); subsection (d)(2)(B)(i); and subsection (g)(4)).
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+2Good For Seniors+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+2Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 5/15/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House