Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 14, 2026)
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.
What just happenedJul 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJul 21, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseJul 20, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jul 20, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 20, 2026FloorH37300
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, 2026Floor8000
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, 2026FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671)
- Jul 20, 2026FloorH37220
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, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823.
- Jul 20, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)
- Jul 20, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jun 25, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Education and Workforce Committee - Jun 25, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Education and Workforce Committee - May 14, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Education and Workforce Committee - May 14, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 14, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House