HR 7696
Stopping Payments to the Deceased Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stopping Payments to the Deceased Act, aims to prevent ongoing Social Security payments to individuals who have passed away. It requires the Treasury Department to incorporate Social Security death records into its systems used to verify eligibility for benefits, including tax refunds. The bill also establishes a process for the Social Security Administration to regularly share these death records with the Treasury Department to ensure accurate payment verification.
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Debbie Lesko
Ken Buck
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