Federal agencies would get new power to pause payments to stop fraud, with rules for notifying recipients.
This bill would let federal agencies and the Treasury Department temporarily stop or split payments if there's a high risk of fraud or improper payment. It aims to protect taxpayer money by catching suspicious payments before they go out, while also setting clear rules for notifying people whose payments are paused and giving them a way to challenge the decision.
Today, federal agencies do not have explicit legal authority to temporarily pause or split payments before they are officially approved, even if they suspect fraud. This bill would give federal agencies and the Treasury Department that explicit power, allowing them to hold payments for review, notify recipients not later than 2 days, and release them once issues are resolved, aiming to prevent fraudulent payments from going out. These changes would take effect 1 year after the bill becomes law.
HR 8464 · 119th Congress · April 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 6/10
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