H.R. 8823, the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act, passed the House on July 20, 2026.
H.R. 8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountabi…
What it does
This bill amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to healthcare providers, medical suppliers, and appliance vendors who have been convicted of fraud—whether the fraud occurred under FECA, other federal health programs, or state health programs. The suspension takes effect 180 days after enactment.
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What happens next
H.R. 8823 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ryan Mackenzie. Cosponsored by Ilhan Omar.
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