U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9869: FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026
Status: In committee, July 22, 2026
To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to improve outcomes for injured Federal workers and reduce costs and fraud, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to improve outcomes for injured Federal workers and reduce costs and fraud, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:
A BILL To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to improve outcomes for injured Federal workers and reduce costs and fraud, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Federal Employees' Compensation Act has not undergone significant reform since 1974, despite advancements in workers' compensation practices. (2) Federal employees' compensation costs are significantly higher than those in the private sector, creating a burden on taxpayers. (3) The inability of Federal employers to direct injured employees to managed care networks results in increased medical costs, inconsistent treatment, poor clinical outcomes and extended recovery times. (4) Fraud in the Federal employees' compensation system remains a significant issue, requiring enhanced monitoring and predictive fraud detection measures. (5) Implementing industry best practices, including employer-directed medical care, standardized treatment protocols, and case management programs, will improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve clinical outcomes for injured employees, and accelerate employee recovery. SECTION 3. FECA modernization (a) Requirement To seek care through managed care network Section 8103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3) except in the case of a medical emergency, through the managed care network that contracts …
Sponsors
- Jimmy Patronis (R, HD-FL-1) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Bean (R, HD-FL-4)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HB9869?
- HB9869 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026.
- What does HB9869 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to improve outcomes for injured Federal workers and reduce costs and fraud, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB9869?
- In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (July 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9869?
- Jimmy Patronis (R, HD-FL-1), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB9869?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9869
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