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H.R. 8823 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan (R-PA) (Introduced 05/14/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; House - Education and Workforce Committee; House - Education and Workforce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/21/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/14/2026)
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.
119 HR 8823 EH: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 8823
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act.
2.Fraud convictions (a)In generalSection 8103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking These expenses and inserting Subject to subsection (c), these expenses; (2)in subsection (b), by striking The Secretary, under and inserting Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary, under; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (c) (1)The Secretary of Labor may suspend payments to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies furnished pursuant to subsection (a), or vouchers or certifications described in subsection (b) for the expenses incurred by the employing agency with respect to such a provider, if the provider has been convicted of fraud with respect to— (A)this subchapter; (B)any Federal health care benefit program (as defined in section 24 of title 18, United States Code); or (C)any State program for which payments are made to providers for services, appliances, or supplies similar to such services, appliances, or supplies provided pursuant to this subchapter. (2)The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection.. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to payments made to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 8823 IH: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8823IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 14, 2026Mr. Mackenzie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act.
2.Fraud convictions (a)In generalSection 8103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking These expenses and inserting Subject to subsection (c), these expenses; (2)in subsection (b), by striking The Secretary, under and inserting Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary, under; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (c) (1)The Secretary of Labor may suspend payments to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies furnished pursuant to subsection (a), or vouchers or certifications described in subsection (b) for the expenses incurred by the employing agency with respect to such a provider, if the provider has been convicted of fraud with respect to— (A)this subchapter; (B)any Federal health care benefit program (as defined in section 24 of title 18, United States Code); or (C)any State program for which payments are made to providers for services, appliances, or supplies similar to such services, appliances, or supplies provided pursuant to this subchapter. (2)The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection. . (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall apply to payments made to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
119 HR 8823 : Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8823IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 21, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsAN ACTTo amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act.2.Fraud convictions(a)In generalSection 8103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking These expenses and inserting Subject to subsection (c), these expenses;(2)in subsection (b), by striking The Secretary, under and inserting Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary, under; and (3)by adding at the end the following:(c)(1)The Secretary of Labor may suspend payments to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies furnished pursuant to subsection (a), or vouchers or certifications described in subsection (b) for the expenses incurred by the employing agency with respect to such a provider, if the provider has been convicted of fraud with respect to—(A)this subchapter; (B)any Federal health care benefit program (as defined in section 24 of title 18, United States Code); or(C)any State program for which payments are made to providers for services, appliances, or supplies similar to such services, appliances, or supplies provided pursuant to this subchapter.(2)The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to payments made to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/14/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/14/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
| 06/25/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823. |
| 07/20/2026 | House 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. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671) |
| 07/20/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 07/20/2026 | House 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) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/21/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud. |
| Display Title | Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to allow the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers who have been convicted of fraud. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | 07/21/2026 Referred To |
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | 06/25/2026 Markup By |
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | 05/14/2026 Referred To |
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