Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to strengthen Medicaid oversight, improve accountability, and reduce improper payments.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers introduce Medicaid oversight bill: Rep. Gus Bilirakis and several House Republicans said they introduced the “Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026,” described as bipartisan legislation to update Medicaid payment oversight and recover improper payments. A Senate companion bill was also announced by Sen. Rick Scott.
Bill’s stated goals: The release says the measure would implement Government Accountability Office recommendations, strengthen reporting rules, expand oversight of managed care payments, and increase transparency and accountability in state Medicaid recovery audit contractor programs.
Supporters’ view: Backers quoted in the release said the bill is intended to protect taxpayer dollars while preserving Medicaid for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. The release says the proposal is supported by the Foundation for Government Accountability.
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Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising
Gus M. Bilirakis recently disclosed $291.1K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 395th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 37.0% came from individual donors.
Bilirakis disclosed $231.0K of spending. This was the 429th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bilirakis disclosed $435.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 663rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gus M. Bilirakis's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Gus M. Bilirakis Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis:
- H.R.9089: To establish the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8095: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026
- H.R.8000: END 7-OH Act
- H.R.7863: Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026
- H.R.7027: Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026
- H.R.6840: ARMENIA Security Partnership Act
You can track bills proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bilirakis.
2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,873,949 of spending in Florida's 12th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $54,398 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- VETERANS AID PAC ($28,122)
- UNITED VETERANS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA PAC ($26,276)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Florida's 12th congressional district election.
