H.R. 7569: Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act
Sponsor
Aaron Bean
Republican · FL-4
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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. for review
Health care fraud penalty jumps from 10 years to 25
Why it matters
If enacted, prosecutors would get much bigger sticks against operators accused of billing scams, kickbacks, and false statements involving Medicare and other federal programs, including raising key fines under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b from $100,000 to $250,000 and boosting some smaller penalties all the way to $100,000. Supporters will say that protects patients and public dollars; critics will ask whether dramatically longer sentences actually deter white-collar fraud or just expand already severe federal punishment without fixing the oversight gaps that let these schemes flourish.
HR7569 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
About the Sponsor
Aaron Bean
Republican, Florida's 4th congressional district · 3 years in Congress
Committees: Ways and Means
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Committee Sponsors
Ways and Means Committee
0 of 45 committee members cosponsored
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Energy and Commerce Committee
0 of 54 committee members cosponsored
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Judiciary Committee
0 of 42 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
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H.R. 7569 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Ways and Means
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2026
Referred to the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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. for review
Feb 13, 2026
H.R. 7569 Common Questions
How much prison time would health care fraud carry under HR 7569?
Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 2), the general maximum for health care fraud would rise from 10 years to 25 years, and from 20 years to 30 years in the higher-penalty cases.
How much would fines increase for federal health care program fraud under HR 7569?
According to HR 7569 Section 3, fines under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b would increase from $100,000 to $250,000 wherever that amount appears.
Can kickback-related federal health care fraud penalties go up to 25 years in prison?
Yes. Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 3), the maximum prison term under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b would increase from 10 years to 25 years.
What are the new $100,000 fines in the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act?
Under HR 7569 Section 3, one fine would rise from $20,000 to $100,000 in subsection (a), and another from $4,000 to $100,000 in subsection (e).
Does HR 7569 increase the penalty for false statements involving federal health care programs?
Yes. According to HR 7569 Section 3, subsection (e) would raise the fine from $4,000 to $100,000 and the maximum jail term from 6 months to 1 year.
Which crimes count as covered offenses under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act?
Under Section 4 of the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act, covered offenses are crimes under 18 U.S.C. 1347 and 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b.
Does HR 7569 tell the Sentencing Commission to toughen health care fraud guidelines?
Yes. Under HR 7569 Section 4, the U.S. Sentencing Commission must review and, if appropriate, amend guidelines and policy statements for covered health care fraud offenses.
Can patient privacy violations make health care fraud sentences harsher under HR 7569?
Yes. According to HR 7569 Section 4, guideline review must consider unauthorized disclosure of personal health information and violations of privacy rights.
What factors would judges and sentencing officials weigh more heavily in health care fraud cases under HR 7569?
Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 4), factors include loss amount, sophistication, private gain, intent to harm, privacy breaches, public health threats, defendant role, and offense duration.
Based on H.R. 7569 bill text
H.R. 7569 Bill Text
“To increase the penalties for health care fraud, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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