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US SB3593
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases maximum prison sentence for health care fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1347 from 10 years to 25 years, and from 20 years to 30 years when fraud results in serious bodily injury
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Raises criminal fines for federal health care program fraud under the Social Security Act from $100,000 to $250,000, and increases related maximum prison terms from 10 years to 25 years
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Increases fine for false statements related to federal health care benefits from $20,000 to $100,000, and raises the penalty for unlawful charges for services from $4,000 with 6 months imprisonment to $100,000 with 1 year imprisonment
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Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and potentially amend sentencing guidelines for health care fraud offenses, considering factors such as loss amount, sophistication of the offense, intent to cause harm, and threats to public health
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Amendments apply only to acts occurring on or after the date of enactment
Legislative Description
Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
1/7/2026