HR 8464
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:19 AM
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Bill overview
The Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act aims to prevent and address fraudulent payments made by the federal government. It grants the Treasury Department and individual agencies the authority to temporarily delay, condition, or segment payment requests if a ‘fraud-risk indicator’ suggests a potential problem. Agencies must provide notice to payees, allow them to contest decisions, and return payments within a specified timeframe. The bill also establishes procedures for agencies to document their actions and includes exemptions for law enforcement investigations, ultimately aiming to reduce financial losses due to improper payments.
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