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RepublicanBill · S. 3642· Senate(119-S-3642)

WALZ Act

Rep. Marshall
Age: 66 years
Kansas
Introduced
1/14/2026
Last activity
1/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Roger Marshall
Cosponsors
None
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Welfare Abuse and Laundering Zillions Act" or the "WALZ Act," directs the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct specific investigations. It focuses on State programs that receive Federal financial assistance from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. An investigation is required if the total amount paid to service providers and suppliers increases by 10 percent or more compared to the previous 6-month period. This measure aims to monitor significant payment increases within these programs.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill increases transparency by requiring the Inspector General to investigate rapid increases in payments within state-administered health programs.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    The bill mandates investigations into significant payment increases to service providers to help prevent waste or abuse in HHS-funded state programs.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The bill seeks to ensure that funds intended for state-administered service programs are managed properly and not lost to abuse.

The opposite

  • Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?-1

    Increased oversight and investigations into provider payments could potentially lead to stricter scrutiny of Medicaid funding distributions.