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Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
18
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Expresses support for stopping fraud and waste in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs through stronger oversight and enforcement. Requires no specific action, but rather states the House's position on the issue.

Sponsored By

Brad Finstad
Republican · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  2. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects Medicare and Medicaid recipients, as well as taxpayers, by potentially reducing fraud and waste in these programs and preserving their long-term sustainability. It also impacts those investigated or prosecuted for fraud, as it supports increased enforcement efforts.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.