S. 269Became Law
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Permanently allows Treasury to use Social Security death records to prevent and recover improper payments to deceased individuals while tightening standards for recording deaths
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently allows Treasury to use Social Security death records to prevent and recover improper payments to deceased individuals while tightening standards for recording deaths
Key points
- Establish evidence standards for death records
- Require SSA Treasury cost agreement
- Authorize Treasury death record access
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-02-10 — Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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