Improper Payments Transparency Act

Summary

Improper Payments Transparency Act 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. 

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Timeline

1. 26 February 2025

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 February 2025

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 February 2025

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Sponsors

• Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
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