Bills · HR 6108
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6108Health
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary to exclude certain individuals and entities who commit fraud from participation in any Federal health care program.
INTRO NOV 18· LAST ACTION NOV 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, which cost taxpayers billions of dollars annually. By making certain exclusions mandatory, it creates a stricter and more consistent approach to removing fraudulent individuals and entities from programs like Medicare and Medicaid. This could help ensure that public funds are used for legitimate healthcare services rather than being siphoned off by dishonest actors.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a stronger deterrent against healthcare fraud and potentially save taxpayer money. If it does not pass, the Secretary would retain more discretion in these cases, meaning some individuals or entities convicted of certain fraud-related offenses might continue to participate in federal programs, which could perpetuate the risk of fraud and financial mismanagement.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to mandatorily exclude individuals and entities convicted of certain misdemeanor fraud, theft, embezzlement, or other financial misconduct from Federal health care programs.
This ensures that specific financial crimes related to healthcare or other government programs automatically result in removal from federal healthcare systems.
PROVISION 02
Mandates exclusion for individuals and entities determined to have committed acts described in specific fraud and abuse statutes (sections 1128A, 1128B, or 1129 of the Social Security Act).
This provision strengthens enforcement against illegal kickbacks, false claims, and other prohibited activities, ensuring immediate removal from federal programs upon determination.
PROVISION 03
Establishes that the new mandatory exclusion provisions will only apply to offenses or acts that occur one year after the bill's enactment date.
This provides a transition period, allowing individuals and entities time to adjust to the stricter rules before they are subject to mandatory exclusions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 18
Introduced in House
NOV 18
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6108
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 18, 2025
Last actionNov 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025
House BillHR 6108Health
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary to exclude certain individuals and entities who commit fraud from participation in any Federal health care program.
INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 18, 2025
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