Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Rep. Comer Introduces Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act to Allow Agencies to Pause Suspicious Federal Payments
The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act is currently moving through the House committee process. It was recently approved by the committee and is now waiting for the next steps to be scheduled. The bill is actively moving forward.
Legislative Progress
While the bill is led by powerful committee chairs, it currently lacks bipartisan support and faces the challenge of passing through a divided Congress.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that receive federal contracts, grants, or financial assistance could experience payment delays if their transactions are flagged as potentially fraudulent. Even temporary holds of up to 45 days could create serious cash-flow problems for small firms that depend on timely government payments. While the bill includes safeguards like segmentation and the right to contest, the disruption to smaller firms with thin margins could be significant.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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House Leaders Introduce Legislation to Curb Federal Program Fraud
The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act would empower federal agencies to halt payments when they determine there is an elevated risk of fraud. It also grants the U.S. Treasury authority to return payment requests to agencies if they appear vulnerable to fraud.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
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