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Improper Payments Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1771| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (6)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Improper Payments Transparency Act, aims to enhance accountability by requiring more detailed reporting on improper payments within federal programs. It amends Title 31 of the United States Code, mandating that the President's annual budget submission include comprehensive information from executive agencies regarding these payments. This ensures greater visibility into how taxpayer money is being spent across government operations. The bill specifically requires agencies to report on the amounts and rates of improper payments for each program and activity. They must also provide a detailed narrative explaining the reasons behind any trends in improper payments, including whether they have increased, decreased, or remained stable over the previous three years. This level of detail is intended to highlight areas needing improvement and track progress. Additionally, the legislation compels executive agencies to disclose any incomplete corrective actions that have been identified to address improper payment issues. It further requires them to outline the specific steps they plan to take to effectively mitigate these financial discrepancies and improve program integrity. This provision aims to ensure that identified problems are actively being resolved.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8342
Improper Payments Transparency Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-747
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8342
    Improper Payments Transparency Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-747
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-747: Improper Payments Transparency Act

Improper Payments Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1771| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This legislation, known as the Improper Payments Transparency Act, aims to enhance accountability by requiring more detailed reporting on improper payments within federal programs. It amends Title 31 of the United States Code, mandating that the President's annual budget submission include comprehensive information from executive agencies regarding these payments. This ensures greater visibility into how taxpayer money is being spent across government operations. The bill specifically requires agencies to report on the amounts and rates of improper payments for each program and activity. They must also provide a detailed narrative explaining the reasons behind any trends in improper payments, including whether they have increased, decreased, or remained stable over the previous three years. This level of detail is intended to highlight areas needing improvement and track progress. Additionally, the legislation compels executive agencies to disclose any incomplete corrective actions that have been identified to address improper payment issues. It further requires them to outline the specific steps they plan to take to effectively mitigate these financial discrepancies and improve program integrity. This provision aims to ensure that identified problems are actively being resolved.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8342
Improper Payments Transparency Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-747
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8342
    Improper Payments Transparency Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-747
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (6)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Budget Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-747: Improper Payments Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted