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H.R. 8464 · 119th Congress

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Passed HouseJun 10, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 11, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 218–200. It would change 3 sections of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 8464 would change 3 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Jun 10, 2026).

31 U.S.C. 3325 Vouchers

  • (a) A disbursing official in the executive branch of the United States Government… changed · Sec. 2(b) · see the words

31 U.S.C. 3527 General authority to relieve accountable officials and agents from liability

  • (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Comptroller General… added to · Sec. 2(c) · see the words
  • (b) (1) The Comptroller General shall relieve an official of the armed forces… added to · Sec. 2(c) · see the words

31 U.S.C. 3528 Responsibilities and relief from liability of certifying officials

  • (a) A certifying official certifying a voucher is responsible for— added to · Sec. 2(d) · see the words
What the words would change: every change, in place (7)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 31 U.S.C. 3325(a)changedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(b)

    …to certify vouchers; (2) examine a voucher if necessary to decide if it is— (A) in proper form; (B) certified and approved; and (C) computed correctly on the facts certified; and (3) except for the correctness of computations on a voucher , compliance with an order to pause a payment pursuant to section 3337(b), or pursuant to payment intercepts or offsets pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of this title,,1 be held accountable for carrying out clauses (1) and (2) of this subsection.

    The bill says: by inserting ", compliance with an order to pause a payment pursuant to section 3337(b)," after "except for the correctness of computations on a voucher"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3325)

  2. 31 U.S.C. 3325(a)changedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(b)

    …(B) certified and approved; and (C) computed correctly on the facts certified; and (3) except for the correctness of computations on a voucher or pursuant to payment intercepts or offsets pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of this title,,1 be held accountable for carrying out clauses (1) and (2) of this subsection.

    The bill says: by striking ",," and inserting a comma.

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3325)

  3. 31 U.S.C. 3527(a)(2)addedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by inserting after "the loss or deficiency was not the result of an illegal or incorrect payment" the following: ", or was made as a result of a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of section 3337"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3527)

  4. 31 U.S.C. 3527(b)(1)(A)(ii)addedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), by inserting after "the loss or deficiency was not the result of an illegal or incorrect payment" the following: ", or was made as a result of a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of section 3337".

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3527)

  5. 31 U.S.C. 3528(a)(4)(C)changedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(d)

    (C) that does not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation or fund involved; and

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(C), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3528)

  6. 31 U.S.C. 3528(a)(5)changedby H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(d)

    (5) verifying transportation rates, freight classifications, and other information provided on a Government bill of lading or transportation request, unless the Administrator of General Services has determined that verification by a prepayment audit conducted pursuant to section 3726(a) of this title for a particular mode or modes of transportation, or for an agency or subagency, will not adequately protect the interests of the Government.; and

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3528)

  7. 31 U.S.C. 3528(a)added (6)by H.R. 8464 Sec. 2(d)

    (6) complying with an order to take a corrective action to temporarily delay, condition, or segment a disbursement request pursuant to section 3337.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 3528)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

This bill establishes requirements to prevent fraudulent or improper payments from federal programs.

Specifically, the bill directs executive agencies to take corrective actions to temporarily pause, condition, or segment payment voucher requests before certifying them if the agencies have sufficient reason to determine that the payments present elevated risks of fraud or improper payments resulting in financial loss to the government. The corrective actions must be (1) based on objective, documented fraud-risk indicators; (2) narrowly applied to the portion of the payments presenting the elevated risk; and (3) limited in duration to the minimum period necessary to verify the eligibility or accuracy of the payments.

The Department of the Treasury must return certified payment vouchers to agencies for corrective action if they present an elevated risk of fraud based on an output of Treasury’s Do Not Pay system.

The bill also prohibits officers or employees of the federal government from being personally liable for actions taken in good faith under this bill.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jun 3, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jun 11, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  2. Jun 10, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Jun 10, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 200 (Roll no. 220). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4071-4073) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Jun 10, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 200 (Roll no. 220). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4071-4073) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Jun 10, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 213 (Roll no. 219). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  6. Jun 10, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4078-4079)House floor actions
  7. Jun 10, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8464, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  8. Jun 10, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
  9. Jun 10, 2026Mr. McGarvey moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (text: CR H4075)House floor actions
  10. Jun 10, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  11. Jun 10, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8464.House floor actions
  12. Jun 10, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.House floor actions
  13. Jun 10, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4071-4075)House floor actions
  14. Jun 8, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.House floor actions
  15. Jun 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 597.House floor actions
  16. Jun 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-684.House floor actions
  17. Jun 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-684.Library of Congress
  18. Apr 29, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.House committee actions
  19. Apr 29, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  20. Apr 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
  21. Apr 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  22. Apr 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 10, 2026 · HousePassed 218–200
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 6 yes, 200 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jun 10, 2026 · HouseFailed 209–213
    On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 212 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Jodey C. Arrington R-TX-19
  • Ken Calvert R-CA-41