HR7713Referred to Committee

Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-25
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David Schweikert
David Schweikert
Republican · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (547 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-25

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Plain-English Summary

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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