S. 3593: Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act
Sponsor
Ashley Moody
Republican · FL
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Jan 7, 2026
Read twice and Referred to the Judiciary. for review
Health care fraud maximum jumps from 10 years to 25
Why it matters
If enacted, this bill would give prosecutors a much bigger hammer against operators accused of billing scams, kickbacks, and other schemes tied to federal health programs, while also pushing the U.S. Sentencing Commission toward tougher guideline treatment for those offenses. Supporters will argue that taxpayers and patients benefit from stronger deterrence; critics will note that Congress is again reaching first for longer sentences and bigger fines, with little in the text about prevention, oversight, or whether existing penalties are actually the bottleneck.
S3593 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Jan 7, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
About the Sponsor
Ashley Moody
Republican, FL · 1 years in Congress
Committees: Armed Services, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Committee Sponsors
Judiciary Committee
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S. 3593 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Judiciary
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2026
Read twice and Referred to the Judiciary. for review
Jan 7, 2026
S. 3593 Common Questions
How much prison time would health care fraud carry under S3593?
Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 2), the maximum prison term for health care fraud under 18 U.S.C. 1347 would rise from 10 years to 25 years.
Can health care fraud lead to 30 years in prison under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act?
Yes. Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 2), the maximum sentence would increase from 20 years to 30 years when the offense results in serious bodily injury or death.
How much would fines increase for federal health care program fraud under S3593?
According to S3593 Section 3, the maximum fine in provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b would increase from $100,000 to $250,000.
What are the new penalties for kickbacks and other crimes involving federal health care programs in S3593?
Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 3), certain offenses under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b would carry up to $250,000 in fines and up to 25 years in prison.
Does S3593 raise the $20000 fine in the Social Security Act to $100000?
Yes. According to S3593 Section 3, the maximum fine in subsection (a) of 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b would increase from $20,000 to $100,000.
Can a false statement tied to a federal health care program be punished by up to $100000 under this bill?
Yes. Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 3), subsection (e) penalties would rise from a $4,000 maximum fine to $100,000.
Does S3593 increase the jail time for false statements in federal health care program cases from 6 months to 1 year?
Yes. According to S3593 Section 3, subsection (e) would increase the maximum imprisonment term from 6 months to 1 year.
Which offenses would the Sentencing Commission have to review under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act?
Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 4), covered offenses are health care fraud under 18 U.S.C. 1347 and offenses under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b.
Does S3593 tell federal sentencing guidelines to consider patient privacy and health data exposure?
Yes. Under the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act (Section 4), the Sentencing Commission must consider unauthorized disclosure of personal health information and violations of privacy rights.
When would the increased health care fraud penalties in S3593 take effect?
According to S3593 Sections 2 and 3, the higher penalties would apply only to acts, and covered statements or representations, occurring on or after enactment.
Based on S. 3593 bill text
S. 3593 Bill Text
“To increase the penalties for health care fraud, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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