Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Hozzl · 2025-11-04T22:50:45Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 269 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.

11/4/2025, 10:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 269

Bill 119 s 269, also known as the "Improving Coordination Between Federal and State Agencies Act," aims to enhance communication and collaboration between Federal and State agencies in order to improve the effectiveness of the Do Not Pay working system. The Do Not Pay system is a tool used by the government to prevent improper payments, such as fraudulent claims or payments to individuals who are deceased or incarcerated.

The bill seeks to streamline the process of sharing information between Federal and State agencies by establishing a framework for data sharing and coordination. This will help to ensure that agencies are able to quickly and efficiently identify and prevent improper payments before they are made.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen the accountability and oversight of the Do Not Pay system. It requires regular reporting on the system's effectiveness and implementation, as well as the establishment of a process for addressing any identified weaknesses or deficiencies. Overall, Bill 119 s 269 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Do Not Pay system by promoting better coordination between Federal and State agencies and enhancing accountability and oversight.

Congressional Summary of S 269

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 S 269

Bill S 269 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since September 19, 2025. Bill S 269 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025. Bill S 269's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of October 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 269

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 269

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Intergovernmental relations

- Social security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 269

A bill to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

Comments

Adele Han

429

3 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It could cause a lot of problems. I heard that this bill might affect how social security benefits are distributed. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for improving data matching to prevent improper payments?

Blaire Epstein

414

3 months ago

Why do they pass this? Who benefits from it?

Edith Thornton

452

3 months ago

I don't like this bill. It's gonna make it harder for me to get my money. This bill is gonna cause problems for me in the short term.

Milani Boswell

444

3 months ago

I heard about this new bill that's supposed to stop payments to dead people. Seems like a no-brainer, right? But I wonder how this is gonna work in practice. Will it actually make a difference? I hope so, because it's about time we stop wasting money on things like this. In the short term, I think this bill could really help clean up some of the government's financial mess.