What does Preamble of Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment would exclude providers convicted of certain fraud-related criminal offenses from participation in Federal health care programs. The exclusion from Federal health care programs would be permanent.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026.

What does EXCLUDING PROVIDERS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FRAUD-RELATED CRIMINAL of Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1128 of the Social Security Act. It modifies provisions related to the exclusion of individuals or entities from federal health care programs due to criminal convictions. Specifically, it establishes a permanent exclusion period for convictions related to fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct occurring on or after the enactment date of this subparagraph. The amendment also clarifies the application of certain provisions to exclusions based on these types of convictions.

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Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill permanently excludes individuals or entities convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, or similar financial misconduct from participating in federal health care programs.
The exclusion applies to convictions related to financial misconduct occurring on or after the bill's enactment date.
The bill amends the Social Security Act to clarify how existing exclusion provisions apply to fraud-related criminal convictions.

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