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H.R. 8464119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 11, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes.
Introduced:
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Federal agencies could pause suspected fraud payments, but must notify recipients within 2 days and release confirmed payments within 30 days.
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This bill lets federal agencies and the Treasury Department temporarily pause, add conditions to, or split up government payments when there is a documented reason to suspect fraud or an improper payment. Agencies must notify the recipient within two days, explain the reason, and give them a chance to challenge the decision. Confirmed legitimate payments must be released within 30 days, or within 7 days if the recipient successfully contests the pause.
This affects anyone who receives federal government payments, including individuals, businesses, and state or local governments that distribute federal funds. It also applies to the federal employees who process and certify those payments, who are protected from personal legal liability when acting in good faith.
Recipients of federal payments could experience temporary delays if their payment is flagged, even if it is later confirmed as legitimate. The Treasury Department would be required to report annually to Congress on paused payments, released payments, and amounts identified as fraudulent.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.