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LEGISLATION/H.R. 8823

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

119-HR-8823119th CongressIntroduced May 14, 2026Government Operations and Politics
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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7](R-PA-7)
1 cosponsor

Summary

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

This bill explicitly authorizes the Department of Labor to suspend payments under the federal workers’ compensation program to certain providers convicted of fraud. (Current regulations establish various grounds for excluding a provider from payment under the program, including a conviction for fraudulent activity in connection with a federal or state medical benefit program.)

Under the bill, Labor may suspend payments to a provider convicted of fraud related to the federal workers’ compensation program, a similar state program, or a federal health care benefit program (e.g., Medicare). Specifically, Labor may suspend (1) payments to such a provider for services, appliances, or supplies covered under the program; or (2) payments for certain initial expenses incurred by an employing agency with respect to such a provider.

Labor must issue regulations to carry out these provisions.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of LaborFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insurance

Actions (14)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 21, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H4654)
Jul 20, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H4654)
Jul 20, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671)
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 20, 2026House floor actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Jun 25, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
May 14, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026Library of Congress
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