H.R. 8865 proposes to amend the Social Security Act to permanently exclude health care providers who have been convicted of specific fraud-related crimes from participating in federal health care programs. This means that if a provider is found guilty of certain types of fraud, they would be banned from receiving federal funds for their services indefinitely.
Supporters of H.R. 8865 argue that the bill strengthens the integrity of federal health care programs by ensuring that those who commit fraud cannot exploit the system. They believe this will protect taxpayer dollars and improve the quality of care for patients by maintaining high standards for health care providers.
Critics of H.R. 8865 express concern that the bill may be overly punitive, potentially banning providers for life without considering the context of their convictions or the possibility of rehabilitation. They argue that this could exacerbate shortages of health care providers in certain areas, particularly in underserved communities.
The analysis of H.R. 8865, sponsored by Pete Stauber, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill aims to exclude providers convicted of fraud-related offenses from federal health care programs, which does not appear to directly benefit any specific donor industries. However, there is notable lobbying activity in the health care sector, with significant contributions from entities such as Verdego Aero ($200,000) and Anello Photonics ($30,000), which may have indirect interests in health care reform. Despite this, the lack of direct connections suggests a lower risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware of the lobbying influence in health care but can feel reassured that the sponsor's financial backers do not have a direct stake in the bill's provisions.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERDEGO AERO | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $200,000 |
| PELION VENTURE PARTNERS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $38,000 |
| REFORMING AMERICA'S TAXES EQUITABLY (RATE) | SURROUND SOUND STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| ANELLO PHOTONICS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SKYFRONT | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| 47G | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| GRAIN CHAIN | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $5,000 |
| SKYFRONT | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| ADNEURIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | MAD GLOBAL STRATEGY | undisclosed |
| ALUCHEM INC. | MAD GLOBAL STRATEGY | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| GPA MIDSTREAM ASSOCIATION | SHUMAKER ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT | DENNIS CARDOZA CONSULTING SERVICES | undisclosed |
| INDUSTRIOUS GROUP INC. | THORN RUN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Pete Stauber, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
