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H.R. 8823: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Passed HouseJul 20, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)May 14, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 20, 2026, 396–0
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 14, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 20, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 396–0

Yea 396two-thirds 264Nay 0

  • Democrats198 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans197 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay
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Yea 396

Republicans (197)

Democrats (198)

Independents (1)

Not voting 35

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jul 20, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Jul 20, 2026HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 396–0
    Roll call 251 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1980014
    Republicans1970021
    Independents1000
    Total3960035

    House roll call 251: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

52 points earned
  1. 1Ryan Mackenzie R-PA SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, marked up, passed House4 events+48
  2. 2Ilhan Omar D-MNCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jul 20, 2026Passed the House, 396–0.
  2. May 14, 2026Introduced in the House by Ryan Mackenzie.
Show the full action history (17 actions)
  1. Jul 21, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Jul 20, 2026Passed/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)
  3. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4654-4656)
  4. Jul 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4671)
  5. Jul 20, 2026On 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)
  6. Jul 20, 2026Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. Jul 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8823.
  9. Jul 20, 2026At 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.
  10. Jul 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  11. Jul 20, 2026Passed/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).
  12. Jul 20, 2026On 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).
  13. Jul 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Jun 25, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Jun 25, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  16. May 14, 2026Introduced in House
  17. May 14, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.