S. 269: Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Social Welfare |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-10 — Became Public Law No: 119-77. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
This bill permanently allows the Department of the Treasury to access certain death records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in order to facilitate the identification and prevention of improper payments (e.g., payments to deceased individuals).
Current law requires the SSA to share its Death Master File with the Do Not Pay system maintained by Treasury for three years. The bill makes this requirement permanent.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Gary C. Peters | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA 2025-02-24 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA 2025-03-10 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH 2025-07-29 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL 2025-07-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 269 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 269?
S. 269 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 269 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).