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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2018Social Welfare
S. 2374

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 13, 2018)

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so.

The SSA may share the death data with federal and state agencies for various purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties.

The Office of Management and Budget, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of the Treasury shall develop plans to help federal and state agencies and Indian tribes use the death data.

What just happenedNov 13, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 13, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.

  2. Nov 13, 2018Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-352.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 13, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-352.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jun 13, 2018Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Feb 5, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Feb 5, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 13, 20181

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so.

The SSA may share the death data with federal and state agencies for various purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties.

The Office of Management and Budget, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of the Treasury shall develop plans to help federal and state agencies and Indian tribes use the death data.

Introduced in SenateFeb 5, 2018

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay to states their reasonable costs for compiling and sharing records of deaths with the SSA. Under current law, the SSA is not required to pay the states but may choose to do so.

The SSA may share the death data with federal and state agencies for various purposes. Such purposes include ensuring proper payments of benefits and tax administration duties.

The Office of Management and Budget shall develop a plan to help federal and state agencies and Indian tribes use the death data.

Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act — Informed