Bill > S269

This bill, titled the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," aims to improve how federal and state agencies work together with the "Do Not Pay" working system, which is a system designed to prevent incorrect government payments. Specifically, it requires the Commissioner of Social Security to share information with the Do Not Pay system, to the extent possible, to help stop improper payments and recover money that has been wrongly paid out, provided certain conditions are met. This sharing will be based on an agreement that addresses the costs associated with state death data. The bill also clarifies that the Commissioner of Social Security can only record someone as deceased if there is clear and convincing evidence. Furthermore, if someone is incorrectly identified as deceased, the Social Security Administration will be required to notify any agency that has a cooperative arrangement with them. These changes are set to take effect on December 27, 2026.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/269/all-info