# 119-hr-7713: Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026

119-hr-7713, Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7713
- Congress: 119
- Title: Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expands Medicaid personal care eligibility to people who cannot perform three or more activities of daily living.** It would tie that eligibility test to the ADL definition in the Internal Revenue Code and apply to care furnished on or after January 12, 2027. - Seniors and people with disabilities: More individuals who meet the "unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living" test in IRC section 7702B(c)(2)(B) would qualify for Medicaid personal care services. - Families and caregivers: Households with members who meet the new ADL threshold could see increased access to Medicaid-funded personal care support at home. - State Medicaid programs: States would apply the new ADL standard when deciding who is eligible for personal care services starting January 12, 2027.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stricter Medicaid personal care eligibility: cost, medium. If enacted, this bill would change who can get Medicaid personal care services. You would qualify only if you are unable to perform 3 or more activities of daily living. Those activities are the ones listed in Internal Revenue Code section 7702B(c)(2)(B). The rule would apply to medical assistance…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7705: Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4895: Afghan Adjustment Act
- 119-hr-2025: Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3466: SMART Act
- 119-hr-7971: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7713 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7713)

## Related
- [119-hr-7705: Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7705)
- [119-hr-4895: Afghan Adjustment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4895)
- [119-hr-2025: Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2025)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-3466: SMART Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3466)
- [119-hr-7971: Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7713 (as of 2026-04-21).