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118th Congress Economics and Public Finance

H.R. 8342: Improper Payments Transparency Act

In CommitteeMay 16, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)May 10, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 10, 2024

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Rudy Yakym R-IN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History

  1. May 10, 2024Introduced in the House by Rudy Yakym.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
  1. May 16, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  2. May 16, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 7.
  3. May 10, 2024Introduced in House
  4. May 10, 2024Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.