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Increased Penalties for Health Care Fraud

This bill increases prison sentences and fines for health care fraud and offenses involving federal health care programs. It directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend guidelines to reflect the seriousness of these crimes, including their impact on victims and privacy violations.
Key points
Amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to increase maximum prison terms from 10 to 25 years, and from 20 to 30 years.
Increases maximum fines under the Social Security Act from $100,000 to $250,000, and prison terms from 10 to 25 years.
Sentencing guidelines must be updated to consider factors such as financial loss, intent to cause harm, and unauthorized disclosure of personal health information.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3593
Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
Process start date: 2026-01-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3593.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to increase maximum prison terms from 10 to 25 years, and from 20 to 30 years.
  • Increases maximum fines under the Social Security Act from $100,000 to $250,000, and prison terms from 10 to 25 years.
  • Sentencing guidelines must be updated to consider factors such as financial loss, intent to cause harm, and unauthorized disclosure of personal health information.
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 Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-06.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Courts and Law