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H.R. 2716 House Social Welfare

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Introduced
Apr 8, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Higgins, Clay (R-LA-3)
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STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING

Currently in the House. Last action: placed on the union calendar, calendar no. 371 on Jan 7, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Apr 8, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Apr 8, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Dec 10, 2025
  4. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. Dec 10, 2025
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-426. Jan 7, 2026
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371. Jan 7, 2026

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Disability assistanceIntergovernmental relationsSocial security and elderly assistance

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
    • Reported By , Jan 7, 2026
    • Markup By , Dec 10, 2025
    • Referred To , Apr 8, 2025

Summary

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People ActThis 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.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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