Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no 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
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026'', aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to ensure that certain providers are permanently barred from participating in Federal health care programs. This permanent exclusion applies to individuals or entities convicted of specific crimes. These crimes include fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct. The changes would apply to convictions occurring on or after the date the new subparagraph is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill aims to prevent the loss of federal funds through fraud, theft, and embezzlement in healthcare programs.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Protecting the integrity of federal healthcare programs helps secure resources for the Medicare population.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Protecting the integrity of healthcare programs ensures stability for vulnerable populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Permanent Exclusion of Fraudulent Providers: The bill mandates that an individual or entity convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct will face a permanent exclusion from Federal health care programs (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)(H)). This could serve to protect the integrity of Federal health care programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Permanent Ban for Convicted Individuals or Entities: Under this act, any individual or entity convicted of crimes such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct occurring on or after the enactment date will be subject to permanent exclusion from Federal health care programs (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)(H); subsection (d)(2)(B)(i); and subsection (g)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Protecting the integrity of healthcare programs ensures stability for vulnerable populations. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Protecting the integrity of federal healthcare programs helps secure resources for the Medicare population.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill aims to prevent the loss of federal funds through fraud, theft, and embezzlement in healthcare programs.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — By excluding fraudulent providers, the bill helps protect the fiscal integrity of Medicaid. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Ensuring healthcare funds are used properly can help maintain the long-term sustainability of healthcare access.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances the integrity of federal healthcare program administration by penalizing financial misconduct.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Protecting federal healthcare resources helps ensure they are available for those in need.
- 5/15/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House