To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to exclude certain entities from participation in Federal health care programs.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10716, introduced by Representative David Taylor, aims to modify a section of the Social Security Act related to the Department of Health and Human Services' Inspector General. Specifically, the bill intends to clarify the Inspector General's power to prevent certain entities from participating in federal healthcare programs.
The legislation would affect entities that are currently, or could potentially be, involved in federal healthcare programs. The clarification of the Inspector General's authority suggests a focus on oversight and the exclusion of specific participants deemed inappropriate for these programs. Further details on which entities might be affected and the exact nature of the exclusion authority would be found in the full text of the bill.
As of its introduction on October 1, 2026, H.R. 10716 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. It has been presented to Congress but has not yet undergone any committee review, debate, or voting. For the bill to advance, it would typically need to be considered and passed by one or both chambers of Congress. The full provisions and scope of the bill are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10716 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10716, introduced by Representative David Taylor, aims to modify a section of the Social Security Act related to the Department of Health and Human Services' Inspector General. Specifically, the bill intends to clarify the Inspector General's power to prevent certain entities from participating in federal healthcare programs. The legislation would affect entities that are currently, or could potentially be, involved in federal healthcare programs. The clarification of the Inspector General's authority suggests a focus on oversight and the exclusion of specific participants deemed inappropriate for these programs. Further details on which entities might be affected and the exact nature of the exclusion authority would be found in the full text of the bill. As of its introduction on October 1, 2026, H.R. 10716 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. It has been presented to Congress but has not yet undergone any committee review, debate, or voting. For the bill to advance, it would typically need to be considered and passed by one or both chambers of Congress. The full provisions and scope of the bill are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published.
- Has H.R. 10716 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10716 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10716?
- H.R. 10716 was sponsored by Rep. David Taylor [R-OH2] (Republican-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10716?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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