Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 3642
WALZ Act
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Introduced 2026-01-14Topic: governance ethics · social services · health careSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would require the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to open an investigation into certain state programs. The requirement applies to state programs that receive federal financial assistance administered by HHS. An investigation would be triggered when the total amount the program pays to service providers and suppliers rises by 10 percent or more in any 6-month period compared to the prior 6-month period.
Sponsors
- Roger Marshall Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | refer |
| 2026-01-14 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |