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Protecting Patients from Fraud: Reports on Addiction Treatment Industry Abuses.

This Act mandates the Attorney General and the Comptroller General to conduct detailed investigations and submit reports to Congress regarding fraud and illegal practices within the drug addiction treatment industry. The reports must cover issues like insurance fraud, illegal patient recruitment tactics, and patient abandonment (dumping) once insurance coverage ends. The goal is to provide Congress with the necessary data to create new laws protecting vulnerable individuals seeking recovery from exploitation.
Key points
Requires federal investigations into insurance fraud and illegal practices within drug rehabilitation facilities.
Reports must assess the prevalence of patient dumping, drug trafficking, and illegal patient solicitation tactics.
Federal agencies (DOJ and GAO) must provide Congress with recommendations to crack down on industry abuses and protect prospective patients.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6906
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6906.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires federal investigations into insurance fraud and illegal practices within drug rehabilitation facilities.
  • Reports must assess the prevalence of patient dumping, drug trafficking, and illegal patient solicitation tactics.
  • Federal agencies (DOJ and GAO) must provide Congress with recommendations to crack down on industry abuses and protect prospective patients.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-23.

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