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Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8865| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance accountability and prevent financial misconduct within Federal health care programs by amending the Social Security Act. It establishes a new, stricter policy for individuals and entities convicted of specific fraud-related crimes. Under this bill, any provider found guilty of offenses such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct will face a permanent exclusion from participating in Federal health care programs. This permanent ban applies to convictions occurring on or after the bill's enactment date, overriding existing provisions that might have allowed for temporary exclusions or eventual reinstatement. The measure is designed to protect taxpayer funds by ensuring that fraudulent providers cannot re-enter the system.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8865| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
This legislation aims to enhance accountability and prevent financial misconduct within Federal health care programs by amending the Social Security Act. It establishes a new, stricter policy for individuals and entities convicted of specific fraud-related crimes. Under this bill, any provider found guilty of offenses such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct will face a permanent exclusion from participating in Federal health care programs. This permanent ban applies to convictions occurring on or after the bill's enactment date, overriding existing provisions that might have allowed for temporary exclusions or eventual reinstatement. The measure is designed to protect taxpayer funds by ensuring that fraudulent providers cannot re-enter the system.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted