S. 269

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · January 28, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Kennedy · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 269
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Improving coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act.

SEC. 2. Improving coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system

• (a) In general
  • Section 801(a) of title VIII of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 () is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: Public Law 116–260
    • by adding at the end the following paragraph:
    • . (11) The Commissioner of Social Security shall, to the extent feasible, provide information furnished to the Commissioner under paragraph (1) to the agency operating the Do Not Pay working system described in section 3354(c) of title 31, United States Code, for the authorized uses of the Do Not Pay working system through a cooperative arrangement with such agency, provided that the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) are met with respect to such arrangement with such agency.
• (b) Conforming amendment
  • Section 801(b)(2) of title VIII of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 () is amended by striking on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Actand inserting on December 28, 2026. Public Law 116–260
• (c) Effective date
  • The amendments made by this section shall take effect on December 28, 2026.