Federal Workers’ Compensation Integrity and Care Act
Key claim: The Federal Workers’ Compensation Integrity and Care Act (HR8822) was ordered to be reported as amended by a unanimous 32-0 committee vote in the 119th Congress.
Abstract
(HR8822 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-25): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
Why this matters
Federal workers’ compensation under FECA is the primary safety-net program for the roughly 2.6 million federal civilian employees injured on the job, and integrity reforms affect both benefits paid and administrative burdens on claimants. A unanimous 32-0 committee vote signals rare bipartisan momentum in an otherwise polarized labor policy landscape, making enactment more plausible than most introduced bills. The specific amendments will determine whether the net effect for injured workers is expanded care or tighter eligibility screening.