SB5609: HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Requiring States to report on anti-fraud measures relating to home and community-based services furnished under the Medicaid program Section 1915(c)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396n(c)(2) ) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new and (ii) efforts taken by the State to prevent such waste, fraud, and abuse. .

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Sponsors

• Moody, Ashley (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2. September 30, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SB5609?

SB5609 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026.

What does SB5609 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of SB5609?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5609?

Moody, Ashley (R).

Where is the official record for SB5609?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5609