Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026

David Schweikert

Republican · AZ · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-25

Source: Congress.gov

This bill would crack down on fraudulent schemes and deceptive marketing in government health assistance programs like Medicaid and Medicare, making it easier to catch and punish people who trick patients or the government into paying for unnecessary or fake services. It would likely increase penalties for healthcare fraud and give authorities better tools to identify suspicious billing patterns and misleading claims. The changes would affect healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients who rely on these programs.

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