FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 22, 2026
What it does
The FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026 would amend the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to require injured federal workers to seek medical care through managed care networks contracted by their employing agencies, except in emergencies, aiming to reduce costs, improve treatment consistency, and combat fraud. It mandates that agencies establish such networks, which must meet specific standards including fee limits, geographic accessibility, provider evaluations, and annual reporting, while also requiring the Secretary of Labor to create standardized treatment protocols, a review board to monitor compliance and performance, and fraud detection systems using predictive…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.