To require the Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports on the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry.

House Bill

H.R. 6906

119th Congress

To require the Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports on the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Vindman

D - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 aims to combat fraudulent practices in the rehabilitation and addiction treatment industry that exploit vulnerable patients seeking help. The bill would establish stronger safeguards to protect people struggling with substance abuse or other conditions from being deceived by unscrupulous treatment facilities that prioritize profits over patient care.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

To require the Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports on the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry.

The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 aims to combat fraudulent practices in the rehabilitation and addiction treatment industry that exploit vulnerable patients seeking help. The bill would establish stronger safeguards to protect people strugg

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The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 aims to combat fraudulent practices in the rehabilitation and addiction treatment industry that exploit vulnerable patients seeking help. The bill would establish stronger safeguards to protect people struggling with substance abuse or other conditions from being deceived by unscrupulous treatment facilities that prioritize profits over patient care.

Bill Number: 6906
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: To require the Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports on the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry.
Bill Number: 6906
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 aims to combat fraudulent practices in the rehabilitation and addiction treatment industry that exploit vulnerable patients seeking help. The bill would establish stronger safeguards to protect people struggling with substance abuse or other condi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Protecting Patients from Rehab Fraud Act of 2025 aims to combat fraudulent practices in the rehabilitation and addiction treatment industry that exploit vulnerable patients seeking help. The bill would establish stronger safeguards to protect people struggling with substance abuse or other conditions from being deceived by unscrupulous treatment facilities that prioritize profits over patient care.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets predatory practices by rehabilitation facilities that use deceptive marketing, patient brokering, or fraudulent billing to exploit people seeking addiction treatment
Aims to protect vulnerable patients and their families from financial exploitation during times of crisis when they're searching for legitimate help
Would establish federal standards to crack down on 'rehab fraud' schemes that have become increasingly common in the addiction treatment industry
Seeks to ensure that treatment facilities are held accountable for providing legitimate care rather than running insurance scams

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would primarily benefit individuals seeking substance abuse treatment and their families, who are often targeted by fraudulent facilities during desperate times. If passed, the bill could help reduce financial losses from rehab scams, improve the quality of addiction treatment facilities, and make it easier for patients to identify legitimate providers. Insurance companies and taxpayers would also benefit from reduced fraudulent billing practices that drive up healthcare costs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6906, 119th Congress (2025). "To require the Attorney General and the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress reports on the drug addiction treatment and recovery industry.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6906