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Preventing Improper Payments to Deceased People: Improved Agency Coordination

New legislation aims to enhance information sharing between federal and state agencies to prevent benefits from being paid to deceased individuals. Citizens can expect greater accuracy in the benefits system, reducing fraud and misuse of public funds. The act also establishes mechanisms for correcting errors when someone is incorrectly identified as deceased.
Key points
Improved Data Sharing: The Social Security Administration will share death information with the "Do Not Pay" system to prevent improper payments.
Error Correction: Procedures are introduced to notify agencies of errors when a living person is mistakenly identified as deceased, protecting citizens' rights.
Shared Costs: Agencies will share the costs of death data, ensuring system efficiency.
Evidence Requirement: Recording a death in the system will require clear and convincing evidence to avoid errors.
Effective Date: The changes will take effect on December 27, 2026.
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_269
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_269.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Data Sharing: The Social Security Administration will share death information with the "Do Not Pay" system to prevent improper payments.
  • Error Correction: Procedures are introduced to notify agencies of errors when a living person is mistakenly identified as deceased, protecting citizens' rights.
  • Shared Costs: Agencies will share the costs of death data, ensuring system efficiency.
  • Evidence Requirement: Recording a death in the system will require clear and convincing evidence to avoid errors.
  • Effective Date: The changes will take effect on December 27, 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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 Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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