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Stop Federal Payments Act: New Rules for Grant Recipients

This act introduces new rules for suspending or terminating federal payments to entities that fail to comply with agreement terms, laws, or information requests. Its goal is to increase accountability and efficiency in public spending, indirectly affecting how taxpayer money is managed.
Key points
Federal agencies must report the suspension or termination of funds if a recipient fails to meet agreement terms, regulations, or provide requested information.
A public list of suspended entities will be maintained by the Office of Management and Budget.
Entities on the list will be ineligible for new federal funds until they rectify the reasons for suspension, with exceptions for clerical errors or agreed resolutions.
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Print number: 117_HR_4056
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop the Outlay of Payments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4056.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must report the suspension or termination of funds if a recipient fails to meet agreement terms, regulations, or provide requested information.
  • A public list of suspended entities will be maintained by the Office of Management and Budget.
  • Entities on the list will be ineligible for new federal funds until they rectify the reasons for suspension, with exceptions for clerical errors or agreed resolutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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