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Federal Spending Accountability: New Rules to Fight Waste and Fraud.

This law tightens oversight on how federal agencies spend money by requiring them to actively detect and prevent fraud and errors. It mandates that new, large government programs are immediately scrutinized for waste risk, aiming to protect taxpayer funds. Agencies must also report annually to Congress on their progress in implementing anti-fraud strategies, including those related to beneficiary payments.
Key points
Increased Transparency: The government must disclose which programs fail to report improper payments (waste) and provide detailed justifications.
New programs exceeding $100 million will automatically face strict anti-fraud scrutiny from their first year of operation.
Federal agencies must submit annual reports detailing their strategies and progress in combating fraud across all operations, including benefit payments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8343
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2024-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enhancing Improper Payment Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8343.

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 2024-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Transparency: The government must disclose which programs fail to report improper payments (waste) and provide detailed justifications.
  • New programs exceeding $100 million will automatically face strict anti-fraud scrutiny from their first year of operation.
  • Federal agencies must submit annual reports detailing their strategies and progress in combating fraud across all operations, including benefit payments.
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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 7.

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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