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Recovering Pension Overpayments, Including for Deceased Beneficiaries

This act aims to recover overpaid pension benefits, especially those paid to deceased individuals. It introduces new audit and control rules to ensure taxpayer money is not wasted. Citizens can be assured that the benefits system will be more transparent and efficient.
Key points
Requires the recovery of overpaid pension benefits, including those disbursed to deceased individuals.
Mandates the pension agency to audit beneficiary data, including cross-referencing with death records.
Ensures that recovered overpayments are returned to the Treasury, aiming for better management of public funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7135
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2024-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GHOST Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7135.

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 2024-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the recovery of overpaid pension benefits, including those disbursed to deceased individuals.
  • Mandates the pension agency to audit beneficiary data, including cross-referencing with death records.
  • Ensures that recovered overpayments are returned to the Treasury, aiming for better management of public funds.
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. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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