H.R. 8823: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-05-14 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-05-14):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ilhan Omar | D MN 2026-06-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8823 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8823?
H.R. 8823 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8823 are available on congress.gov.
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