A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to report on anti-fraud measures relating to home and community-based services furnished under the Medicaid program.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5609, has been introduced by Senator Ashley Moody. Its stated purpose is to amend a section of federal law called title XIX of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the bill aims to require states to report on the anti-fraud measures they are using for home and community-based services that are paid for through the Medicaid program.
The bill would affect how states manage and report on Medicaid services. It would put new reporting requirements on states regarding their efforts to prevent fraud within their home and community-based services programs. These services are often used by individuals who need assistance with daily living activities in their homes or communities.
As of now, S. 5609 has been introduced in the Senate and its latest action was simply its introduction. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and details are not publicly available. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered by Senate committees and potentially pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 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 S. 5609 do?
- This bill, S. 5609, has been introduced by Senator Ashley Moody. Its stated purpose is to amend a section of federal law called title XIX of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the bill aims to require states to report on the anti-fraud measures they are using for home and community-based services that are paid for through the Medicaid program. The bill would affect how states manage and report on Medicaid services. It would put new reporting requirements on states regarding their efforts to prevent fraud within their home and community-based services programs. These services are often used by individuals who need assistance with daily living activities in their homes or communities. As of now, S. 5609 has been introduced in the Senate and its latest action was simply its introduction. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and details are not publicly available. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered by Senate committees and potentially pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President.
- Has S. 5609 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5609 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5609?
- S. 5609 was sponsored by Sen. Ashley Moody [R-FL] (Republican-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5609?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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