- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Dec 18, 2025
What it does
The WALZ Act would require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate any HHS-administered program if payments to providers and suppliers increase by 10% or more over a six-month period compared to the prior six-month period. The bill aims to detect and prevent potential abuse or improper payments in federal health programs by triggering automatic oversight when significant payment spikes occur. It applies to all programs administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, affecting providers, suppliers, and federal oversight mechanisms. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to multiple committees for jurisdictional review.
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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