Bill · H.Res. 1310· House(119-HRES-1310)
Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — 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
- Brad Finstad
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for ongoing efforts to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs. It focuses on combating fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through better oversight and enforcement. The text highlights the need to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure the long-term sustainability of the health care safety net. It specifically recognizes the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans in investigating and prosecuting fraud. Additionally, it supports the use of advanced tools and coordination to prevent fraudulent payments before they happen.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill aims to reduce government spending by preventing the diversion of billions of dollars through fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The resolution supports strengthening oversight and enforcement to ensure taxpayer dollars are used as intended for federal healthcare programs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically targets the protection of Medicare resources to serve seniors as intended.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Resources for Vulnerable Groups: By targeting fraud, waste, and abuse, the bill aims to prevent the diversion of critical resources away from seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. (Whereas clause 2)
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Long-term Program Sustainability: Strengthening program integrity is intended to preserve the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the Nation's health care safety net for current and future beneficiaries. (Resolution clause 4)
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Preservation of Taxpayer Dollars: The resolution seeks to safeguard taxpayer dollars through improved oversight and coordinated enforcement. (Resolution clause 2)
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Proactive Fraud Prevention: The transition toward a model that uses predictive analytics and artificial intelligence aims to stop fraudulent payments before they occur, rather than chasing them after the money is gone. (Whereas clause 16)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+3Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+3Increases Medicare Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/26/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida