Bill · H.R. 9126· House(119-HR-9126)
HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/3/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Latta
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026. It changes title XIX of the Social Security Act. The legislation requires states to report on anti-fraud measures related to home and community-based services under Medicaid. Specifically, starting in 2026, states must report to the Secretary on waste, fraud, or abuse they detect. States must also report on the efforts they take to prevent that waste, fraud, and abuse.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Mandates transparent reporting from states regarding detected waste, fraud, and abuse in home and community-based services.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
Imposes mandatory state reporting regarding fraud prevention to ensure better oversight of taxpayer-funded programs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Protects home and community-based services that many seniors rely on under Medicaid by targeting waste and fraud.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires states to report any waste, fraud, or abuse they detect regarding home and community-based services, as well as their prevention efforts. This is positive because holding officials accountable for tracking and stopping fraud helps protect public resources and ensures that Medicaid benefits actually reach the people who need them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The provided text does not explicitly mention any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States resulting from these reporting requirements.
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 People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jodey ArringtonRepublican · Texas
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio