Bill > HR2716

This bill, called the "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act", aims to improve coordination between federal and state agencies and the Do Not Pay working system. Specifically, the bill requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to the Do Not Pay working system (a government mechanism designed to prevent improper payments) through a cooperative arrangement. The bill modifies existing law to mandate that the Social Security Commissioner share information with the Do Not Pay system, as long as certain privacy and data protection requirements are met. The amendments to the existing law will take effect on December 28, 2026, and extend the implementation timeline for these provisions. The primary goal is to enhance the government's ability to prevent payments to deceased individuals by improving data sharing and coordination between different government agencies, thereby reducing improper payments and potential fraud.

Budget and Finance

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