Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2492 Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/10/2024, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2492

Bill 118 s 2492, also known as the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prevent the government from making improper payments to individuals who are deceased.

The bill requires federal agencies to cross-check their databases with the Social Security Administration's Death Master File to ensure that payments are not being made to deceased individuals. It also mandates that agencies develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent improper payments to deceased individuals.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to report to Congress on their efforts to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals. This reporting requirement is intended to increase transparency and accountability in government spending. Overall, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act aims to reduce waste and fraud in government spending by ensuring that payments are only made to living individuals. By implementing stricter procedures and reporting requirements, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and integrity of federal programs.

Congressional Summary of S 2492

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This bill permanently allows the Department of the Treasury to access certain death records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals.

Current law requires the SSA to share its Death Master File with the Do Not Pay system maintained by Treasury for three years. The bill makes this requirement permanent, and it allows Treasury to compare SSA death records with personally identifiable information from other federal records systems and to share these comparisons with any federal or state agency that is authorized to use the Do Not Pay system.

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Current Status of Bill S 2492

Bill S 2492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill S 2492 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2023. Bill S 2492's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653. as of December 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2492

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2492

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Intergovernmental relations

- Social security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2492

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve coordination between the Do Not Pay working system and Federal and State agencies authorized to use the system.