What does Preamble of Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes,' aims to modify title 31 of the United States Code.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act'.

What does AUTHORITY TO PAUSE PAYMENTS FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND CORRECTIVE of Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act do?

This section amends title 31 of the United States Code to establish authority for agencies to pause payments for further review and corrective action. Agencies can temporarily delay, condition, or segment disbursement requests if there's a risk of fraud or improper payment, as determined by an agency official. The Secretary of the Treasury can issue corrective action orders and notify certifying officials to return payment vouchers if an elevated risk of fraud is determined. Agencies must document corrective actions based on objective fraud-risk indicators and limit their duration. Payees are entitled to notification and a process to contest paused payments. Agencies are encouraged to segment payments, allowing routine payments to proceed while reviewing high-risk portions. Federal employees are protected from liability for good-faith actions taken under this section. The Secretary of the Treasury must issue regulations within 180 days of enactment to administer these requirements. The Secretary of the Treasury must submit an annual report to Congress on the results of paused payments, including savings and recommendations.

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Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes federal agencies to pause or segment payments when there's a risk of fraud or improper payment, allowing for further review and corrective action.
It establishes a process for payees to receive notification and contest paused payments, while protecting federal employees from liability for good-faith actions taken under the new authority.
The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations and submit annual reports to Congress regarding the implementation and effectiveness of paused payments.

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