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Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) has put forth H.R. 8089, known as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, aimed at combating healthcare fraud. The legislation seeks to enhance and streamline the Medicaid validation process across all 50 states to tackle fraud and abuse in healthcare.In a statement, Rep. Garcia emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Every dollar stolen from our healthcare programs is one dollar too many." He further highlighted the significance of Medicare and Medicaid, expressing concern over the challenges posed by rising costs,...
Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes the House to Improve Flood Forecasting and Water Storage
Representative Mike Garcia's (CA-27) bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing flood forecasting and water storage has successfully cleared the House. The legislation, known as the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, was integrated into the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, specifically designed to enhance the prediction of atmospheric rivers, which are known for causing severe flooding and snowfall in California.In a statement following the bill's passage, Rep. Garcia highlighted the pressing need for improved forecasting capabilities, especially in light of the...