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Federal agencies gain power to pause suspected fraud payments

Passed one chamberH.R. 8464Latest action

Sponsor: James Comer · Representative · KY

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Official title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes.

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

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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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What does this do?

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.

Who does it affect?

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.

Why does it matter?

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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  1. IntroducedApr 23, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jun 11, 2026
  5. The president's desk

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.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 220

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    218
    Nay
    200
    0
    13

    Republicans 211 yes, 7 not voting · Democrats 6 yes, 200 no, 6 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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  2. House · · Roll call 219

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    209
    Nay
    213
    0
    9

    Republicans 212 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 209 yes, 3 not voting · Independent 1 no

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