Senate
Feb 10, 2026Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
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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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Introduced(1/28/25)
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Passed
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Mr. Kennedy
Senate (R) Louisiana
Cosponsors (5)
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Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Feb 10, 2026
View Bill on Congress.gov