H.R. 8871 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026
H.R. 8871 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 19, 2026, sponsored by Aaron Bean.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements relating to potentially fraudulent billing for certain durable medical equipment under Medicare. Specifically, the bill establishes requirements relating to billing for items that are on the Master List of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
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Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19. (May 21, 2026)
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