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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. BERGMAN:H.R. 4701.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article One, Section Eight of the United StatesConstitution[Page H4090]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Protecting Patients from Medicaid Fraud Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires state Medicaid programs to consult with the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) about provider screening and oversight requirements if they have not already opted to do so. Additionally, states that are not in compliance with these screening and oversight requirements must submit progress reports to the CMS annually.</p>]]></text>
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