Bill > HR2716

This bill, titled the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act," aims to improve how federal and state agencies work with the "Do Not Pay" system to prevent incorrect payments to individuals who have passed away. Specifically, it requires the Commissioner of Social Security to share information with the agency that operates the Do Not Pay working system, which is a tool used to identify and prevent improper payments of benefits or other funds. This sharing of information will help ensure that payments are not made to deceased individuals and that any improperly paid funds can be recovered. The bill also clarifies that the Commissioner of Social Security must have clear and convincing evidence before marking an individual's record as deceased, and it mandates that agencies with cooperative arrangements with the Commissioner be notified if an individual is incorrectly identified as deceased. These changes are set to take effect on December 27, 2026.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2716/all-info