Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-02T17:42:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2716 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.

2/2/2026, 5:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2716

The bill "Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act" (H.R. 2716) was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 8, 2025. The main objective of this bill is to address the issue of improper payments made to deceased individuals. Specific provisions within the bill likely aim to improve government systems and processes to prevent such erroneous payments, potentially by implementing better verification mechanisms or updating databases. For more detailed information and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2716/BILLS-119hr2716ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 2716

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) in order to facilitate the identification and prevention of improper payments (e.g., 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2716

Bill HR 2716 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2025. Bill HR 2716 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 8, 2025. Bill HR 2716's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371. as of January 7, 2026