S. 747: Improper Payments Transparency 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 | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):
Improper Payments Transparency Act
This bill requires the President's annual budget to include specified information regarding improper payment amounts and rates for programs and activities at certain federal agencies. (An improper payment is any payment that should not have been made or that was made in an incorrect amount, including an overpayment or underpayment, under a statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirement.)
Specifically, the President's budget must include (1) a narrative description, including a detailed explanation of why any improper payment amounts and rates occurred and related trends for programs and activities; and (2) corrective actions and steps the agencies will take to address improper payment amount and rate issues.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 747 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 747?
S. 747 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Improper Payments Transparency Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 747 are available on congress.gov.
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