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SENATE 269119th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322; text: CR S3319)

A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

Last Action
6/10/2025

Actions

  • 2026-02-10Became Public Law No: 119-77.
  • 2026-02-10Became Public Law No: 119-77.
  • 2026-02-10Signed by President.
  • 2026-02-10Signed by President.
  • 2026-02-03Presented to President.
  • 2026-02-03Presented to President.
  • 2026-01-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-01-12On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
  • 2026-01-12Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
  • 2026-01-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 269.
  • 2026-01-12Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H634-637)
  • 2026-01-12Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-10-10Held at the desk.
  • 2025-10-10Received in the House.
  • 2025-10-08Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-02-10 (49)

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This act permanently allows the Department of the Treasury to access certain death records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help prevent and recover improper payments (e.g., payments to deceased individuals). The act also establishes evidentiary requirements the SSA must meet before identifying an individual as deceased.

Current law requires the SSA to share its Death Master File with the Do Not Pay system maintained by Treasury for three years. The act makes this requirement permanent. Treasury must enter into an agreement with the SSA related to Treasury's share of the cost of state death data.

The act also prohibits the SSA from recording a death in the master file unless the SSA has clear and convincing evidence that the individual should be presumed deceased. If an individual is incorrectly identified as deceased and provides the SSA with supporting documentation, the SSA may notify certain agencies that have access to the master file, including Treasury and federal or state agencies that provide or disburse federally funded benefits.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Gary Peters (D-MI)
  • Mark Warner (D-VA)
  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
  • Ashley Moody (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Disability assistance
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Social security and elderly assistance

Became law: Pub. L. 119-77

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