119 HR 7713 IH: Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7713IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 25, 2026Mr. Schweikert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the appropriate availability of personal care services under the Medicaid program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026.

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Ensuring the appropriate availability of personal care services under the Medicaid program

(a)

In general

Section 1905(a)(24) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)(24)) is amended by inserting who is unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and after to an individual. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to medical assistance furnished on or after January 12, 2027.