ZOMBIE Act
Rep. Palmer Introduces ZOMBIE Act to Target Fraud and Financial Loss in Federal Programs
The ZOMBIE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss it.
Legislative Progress
While reducing fraud is a popular goal for both parties, this bill involves technical changes to reporting laws that often struggle to get high-priority attention in a crowded schedule.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Federal agency staff, especially those in finance and compliance roles, will face new requirements to conduct risk assessments, develop fraud prevention controls, and publish reports on payments that result in financial loss. While this adds workload and new compliance burdens, it also streamlines the process by removing the need to track harmless administrative errors, potentially freeing up resources for more meaningful fraud prevention work.
“Risk assessments are to be conducted on an ongoing basis, but no less frequently than once every 3 years”
Programs
Milestones
Received in the Senate.
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4079)
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ZOMBIE Act
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