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Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 8823 - Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

The House has passed H.R. 8823 - Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Ryan Mackenzie.

The vote was 396-0.

You can track corporate lobbying on this bill and relevant congressional stock trades on Quiver Quantitative's H.R. 8823 bill page.

Here is a short summary of a May 14, 2026 version of the bill.

H.R. 8823 - Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act Summary

This bill, titled the "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act," proposes amendments to the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) aimed at enhancing accountability among medical service providers. Here’s a summary of the key points of the bill:

Key Provisions

  • Suspension of Payments: The Secretary of Labor would be given the authority to suspend payments to medical providers if they have been convicted of fraud. This could relate to:
    • Fraud in connection with the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act.
    • Fraud in any Federal health care benefit program.
    • Fraud in any similar state health care program.
  • Regulatory Authority: The Secretary of Labor is required to establish regulations that put this provision into effect, detailing how the suspension of payments would be managed.
  • Effective Date: The changes made by this bill would apply to payments made to providers starting 180 days after the bill is enacted.

Essentially, if a medical provider is found guilty of fraud against certain health care systems, the Secretary would have the power to stop payments made to them under FECA, which covers compensation for federal employees injured at work. This aims to ensure that only accountable providers can receive payment for services rendered to federal employees.

Objective

The overall objective of the bill is to strengthen accountability measures within medical services provided to federal employees, thereby aiming to reduce fraudulent activities within the system. This is part of a broader effort to ensure that funds allocated for health care are used appropriately and that patients receive quality care from reputable providers.

Impact

The passage of this bill could potentially result in stricter oversight of medical providers that serve federal employees, especially those providers involved in requesting or receiving compensation through FECA. It promotes a system where fraud is penalized more transparently, potentially leading to an improvement in service quality for patients.

Relevant Companies

  • UNH (UnitedHealth Group) - As a major health care company providing services and insurance, it could be affected by changes in regulations regarding payments and accountability practices within health care services.
  • CVS (CVS Health) - CVS operates pharmacies and provides health services; therefore, it may also face impacts from increased scrutiny and compliance measures related to federal health care programs.
  • HUM (Humana) - As a health insurance provider serving government programs, changes to accountability and fraud prevention measures could influence their operational procedures and reimbursements.

This article is not financial advice. Bill summaries may be unreliable. Consult Congress.gov for full bill text. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information.

Representative Ryan Mackenzie Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Ryan Mackenzie:

  • H.R.9723: Fit Future Act
  • H.R.9630: BILL Drivers Act
  • H.R.9410: VA Education Oversight Improvement Act
  • H.R.9224: Child Care Modernization Act of 2026
  • H.R.8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act
  • H.R.8823: Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

You can track bills proposed by Representative Ryan Mackenzie on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mackenzie.

Representative Ryan Mackenzie Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Ryan Mackenzie is worth $733.6K, as of July 20th, 2026. This is the 368th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Mackenzie has approximately $95.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Representative Ryan Mackenzie's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mackenzie.

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