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Preventing Improper Payments: New Rules for Federal Programs

This act aims to better control government spending to reduce erroneous payments. It introduces new rules for federal programs that disburse large sums of money, treating them as potentially susceptible to irregularities. As a result, citizens can expect their tax money to be spent more efficiently and responsibly.
Key points
New federal programs paying over $100 million annually will automatically be considered susceptible to payment errors, requiring greater scrutiny.
The act modifies reporting requirements to ensure continuous monitoring and prevention of improper payments in the future.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9613
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Improper Payments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9613.

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 2022-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New federal programs paying over $100 million annually will automatically be considered susceptible to payment errors, requiring greater scrutiny.
  • The act modifies reporting requirements to ensure continuous monitoring and prevention of improper payments in the future.
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. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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