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H.R. 8823 House Government Operations and Politics

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Introduced
May 14, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan (R-PA-7)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on health, education, labor, and pensions on Jul 21, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House May 14, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. May 14, 2026
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jun 25, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. Jun 25, 2026
  5. House 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, 2026
  6. House Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Jul 20, 2026
  7. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656) Jul 20, 2026
  8. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823. Jul 20, 2026
  9. House 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, 2026
  10. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671) Jul 20, 2026
  11. House 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). Jul 20, 2026
  12. 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, 2026
  13. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 20, 2026
  14. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Jul 20, 2026
    Agreed Yea 396 Nay 0 Roll Call
  15. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 21, 2026

Cosponsors

1

Subjects

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

Committees

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
    • [Referred To, Jul 21, 2026]
  • Education and Workforce Committee
    • [Markup By, Jun 25, 2026]
    • [Referred To, May 14, 2026]

Summary

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA ActThis 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.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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