Stop federal benefit payments to individuals who have died.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act?
The effort to stop federal benefit payments to deceased individuals became law on February 9, 2026, through the enactment of S. 269. Federal agencies must now handle the implementation through rulemaking and funding decisions since Congress has finished its work on this legislation. This process is no longer a legislative matter and will instead be shaped by agency actions and potential court reviews.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act (S. 269 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2492 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2492 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Kennedy (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
