What does Preamble of ZOMBIE Act do?

This bill amends the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019. The stated purpose of the bill is to ensure executive agencies focus on fraud prevention.

What does SHORT TITLE. of ZOMBIE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended Act.

What does REFORMS TO PAYMENT INTEGRITY INFORMATION ACT OF 2019. of ZOMBIE Act do?

This section amends title 31 of the United States Code, specifically sections 3351 and 3352, related to payment integrity information. It revises definitions and reporting requirements concerning improper payments, focusing on those resulting in financial loss to the Government. The legislation mandates the development of risk assessment guidance by the Secretary of the Treasury to assess the risk of improper payments resulting in financial loss. Executive agencies are required to conduct risk assessments and publish reports, with increased frequency (no less than once every 3 years), detailing actions to reduce improper payments resulting in financial loss. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for high-priority federal programs and activities, emphasizing the identification and mitigation of fraud risks.

What does REFORMS TO ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT BY INSPECTORS GENERAL OF of ZOMBIE Act do?

This section amends sections 3353(a)(3) and 3353(a)(4) of title 31, United States Code. The amendments require revisions to existing guidance rather than the development of new guidance. The guidance revisions pertain to improper payment estimates and methodologies. The text specifies that the guidance should address improper payments that result in financial loss to the Government. The amendments update references to sections 3351(2)(B) and 3351(2)(C) to 3351(2)(A)(iv) and 3351(2)(A)(v) respectively. Clause (iii) of subparagraph (B) in section 3353(a)(4) is redesignated as clause (iii) and includes the phrase 'that result in financial loss to the Government' after 'improper payments'.

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ZOMBIE Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Gary Palmer (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to prioritize preventing improper payments that result in financial losses to the government.
It requires federal agencies to conduct and publish risk assessments, at least every three years, detailing actions to reduce improper payments causing financial loss.
The bill updates guidance for Inspectors General regarding improper payment estimates and methodologies, specifically focusing on payments resulting in financial loss to the government.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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