Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
FEHB Protection Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The FEHB Protection Act of 2025 directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement new verification processes for health insurance enrollments. The bill requires the creation of regulations to verify qualifying life events and the eligibility of family members being added to health benefits plans. It mandates that fraud risk assessments include checks for individuals enrolled without eligibility. Additionally, the Director must conduct a comprehensive three-year audit of family member coverage using documents like marriage and birth certificates. The Act also requires the development of a process to disenroll or remove ineligible individuals from the program. Finally, it provides specific funding amounts for oversight, audits, and the Office of the Inspector General.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency and oversight regarding federal health insurance enrollment and eligibility.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill requires the review of sensitive personal documents like birth and marriage certificates for audits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Eligibility: The bill requires the Director to implement a process to verify that life events and family members added to health plans are actually qualifying (Section 2(b)). This aims to ensure that only eligible individuals are covered under the Program.
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Targeted Fraud Prevention: The bill mandates that fraud risk assessments specifically include individuals who are covered under a health benefits plan despite not being eligible (Section 2(c)).
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Comprehensive Verification: Through a required three-year audit, the Director will review documents such as marriage and birth certificates to determine if family members are truly eligible for coverage (Section 2(d)).
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Removal of Ineligible Enrollees: The bill requires the development of a process to disenroll or remove individuals from the health insurance program if they are found to be ineligible (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Scrutiny of Documentation: To conduct required audits, the Director and employing offices will review sensitive personal documents, including marriage certificates and birth certificates (Section 2(d)).
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Risk of Disenrollment: Individuals currently enrolled in a health benefits plan who are found to be ineligible will be subject to a process for disenrollment or removal from the program (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency and oversight regarding federal health insurance enrollment and eligibility. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill requires the review of sensitive personal documents like birth and marriage certificates for audits.
- 3/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia