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SB269Introduced in the Senate

Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act

Passed

Introduced by John Kennedy, District LA

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Official description

A bill to improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

Where it stands

Became Public Law No: 119-77.

February 10, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  3. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798)

  5. S.Amdt.3912 Amendment SA 3912 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  6. S.Amdt.3912 Amendment SA 3912 proposed by Senator Thune for Senator Kennedy. (consideration: CR S6798) In the nature of a substitute.

  7. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6798)

  8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Received in the House.

  10. Held at the desk.

  11. Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H634-637)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 269.

  14. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)

  15. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Presented to President.

  17. Signed by President.

  18. Became Public Law No: 119-77.

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