Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR906: SUPPORTS-ANTIFRAUD EFFORTS
Status: In committee, May 18, 2026
Expresses support for ongoing federal efforts to eliminate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in government spending. Commends President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their leadership and commitment to restoring transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the administration of public benefit programs. Calls upon Governor JB Pritzker, all relevant state agencies, and the State of Illinois to fully comply with all federal antifraud reviews, audits, and enforcement initiatives related to Medicaid and other taxpayer-funded programs. Encourages the State of Illinois to strengthen its own antifraud oversight tools, improve accountability mechanisms, and fully cooperate with efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are protected from misuse.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:
HR0906LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r HR0906 LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r HR0906 LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The people of Illinois and the United States of America deserve a government that exercises responsible stewardship over taxpayer dollars and ensures that public funds are used only for their lawful and intended purposes; and WHEREAS, Fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in government spending undermine public trust, divert resources away from vulnerable populations, and place unnecessary burdens on hardworking taxpayers; and WHEREAS, The Medicaid program exists to provide critical healthcare services to eligible low-income individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families, and any fraudulent misuse of Medicaid resources directly harms those who rely upon these essential services; and WHEREAS, Improper payments and fraudulent activity within Medicaid have cost taxpayers billions of dollars nationally, demonstrating the need for strong oversight, robust enforcement mechanisms, and aggressive antifraud initiatives at every level of government; and WHEREAS, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD HR0906- 2 -LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r HR0906 - 2 - LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r HR0906 - 2 - LRB104 21905 RMO 37794 r Vance have taken decisive action to strengthen oversight, restore accountability, and aggressively pursue fraud and abuse within federal benefit programs, including renewed efforts to identify and eliminate Medicaid fraud; and WHEREAS, These actions represent …