Brad Finstad (R-MN)
Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.
A Republican resolution with 18 Republican cosponsors · See all 18 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
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for ongoing efforts to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs. It focuses on combating fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through better oversight and enforcement. The text highlights the need to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure the long-term sustainability of the health care safety net. It specifically recognizes the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans in investigating and prosecuting fraud. Additionally, it supports the use of advanced tools and coordination to prevent fraudulent payments before they happen.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill aims to reduce government spending by preventing the diversion of billions of dollars through fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs.
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The resolution supports strengthening oversight and enforcement to ensure taxpayer dollars are used as intended for federal healthcare programs.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution specifically targets the protection of Medicare resources to serve seniors as intended.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Resources for Vulnerable Groups: By targeting fraud, waste, and abuse, the bill aims to prevent the diversion of critical resources away from seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. (Whereas clause 2)
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Long-term Program Sustainability: Strengthening program integrity is intended to preserve the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the Nation's health care safety net for current and future beneficiaries. (Resolution clause 4)
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Preservation of Taxpayer Dollars: The resolution seeks to safeguard taxpayer dollars through improved oversight and coordinated enforcement. (Resolution clause 2)
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Proactive Fraud Prevention: The transition toward a model that uses predictive analytics and artificial intelligence aims to stop fraudulent payments before they occur, rather than chasing them after the money is gone. (Whereas clause 16)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution supports strengthening oversight and enforcement to ensure taxpayer dollars are used as intended for federal healthcare programs. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill aims to reduce government spending by preventing the diversion of billions of dollars through fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution specifically targets the protection of Medicare resources to serve seniors as intended. Would children be better off under this? — The bill aims to protect critical resources intended for children by reducing fraud in federal healthcare programs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill seeks to safeguard resources for low-income families by combating waste and abuse in Medicaid. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill aims to prevent the diversion of resources away from people with disabilities through improved program integrity.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By safeguarding the health care safety net, the bill helps ensure healthcare resources remain available for vulnerable populations. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill aims to protect Medicaid resources by strengthening program integrity and reducing waste. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill seeks to preserve the long-term sustainability and resources of Medicare by combating fraud and improper payments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill aims to prevent the diversion of critical resources away from individuals with disabilities through fraud prevention. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill works to protect resources intended for low-income families by targeting fraud and waste in assistance programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill emphasizes enhanced oversight and interagency coordination to improve the stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/26/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida