Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act

Q: What does Preamble of Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. The proposed amendment would grant the Secretary of Labor the authority to suspend payments to medical providers. This suspension would apply to providers convicted of fraud.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act".

Q: What does FRAUD CONVICTIONS. of Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act do?

This section amends Section 8103 of Title 5, United States Code, regarding expenses. The amendments add subsection (c) which allows the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to providers convicted of fraud. Suspension of payments may occur if a provider is convicted of fraud related to this subchapter, a federal health care benefit program, or a state program providing similar services. The Secretary is required to promulgate regulations to carry out the new subsection (c). The amendments apply to payments made to providers 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Last updated: 6/25/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows the Secretary of Labor to suspend payments to medical providers convicted of fraud related to federal employees' compensation, federal healthcare programs, or similar state programs.
The bill amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to grant this authority to the Secretary of Labor.
Payments to providers may be suspended up to 180 days after the bill's enactment.

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