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House passes bill to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit 5/17/26

House of Representatives · May 17, 2026

The House debated and passed a bill to strengthen enforcement against Medicaid (medical assistance) fraud, including hiring investigators, stiffening penalties and expanding the definition; an amendment narrowing subpoena powers and moving an appropriation to the general fund to unlock a federal 3-to-1 match was adopted. The amendment passed 134-0; final passage was 118-16.

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