A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Integrity for Taxpayers Act. It amends title XI of the Social Security Act. The main purpose is to clarify the authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, it clarifies their authority to exclude certain entities and individuals from participating in federal health care programs.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?
By preventing sanctioned individuals and entities from participating in federal health care programs, the bill helps protect Medicare and Medicaid resources.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
By preventing sanctioned individuals and entities from participating in federal health care programs, the bill helps protect Medicaid resources.
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Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill clarifies the authority of the Inspector General to exclude sanctioned entities and individuals from federal health care programs, protecting taxpayer funds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) clarifies that entities controlled by a sanctioned individual can be excluded from federal health care programs if that individual had a direct or indirect ownership or control interest, or was an officer, at the time of the conviction, civil monetary penalty, or exclusion. This helps hold bad actors accountable and protects federal programs.
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Section 2(b) clarifies that individuals who control a sanctioned entity can be excluded if they had a direct or indirect ownership or control interest, or were an officer, at the time of the conviction or exclusion. This ensures that the people running bad entities cannot simply walk away without consequences.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit mentions of negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — By preventing sanctioned individuals and entities from participating in federal health care programs, the bill helps protect Medicaid resources. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — By preventing sanctioned individuals and entities from participating in federal health care programs, the bill helps protect Medicare and Medicaid resources.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill clarifies the authority of the Inspector General to exclude sanctioned entities and individuals from federal health care programs, protecting taxpayer funds.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation clarifies regulatory authority and oversight mechanisms to hold bad actors accountable in federal health care programs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Protecting federal health care programs from fraudulent or sanctioned entities safeguards health programs that many veterans may rely upon.
- 10/1/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas