H.R. 8823 Passed the House Government Operations and Politics

Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA 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. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] Introduced May 14, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 21, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

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

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