The President’s yearly budget would show where federal programs made improper payments. It would explain the causes, show three-year trends, and list unfinished fixes and next steps.
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Improper Payments Transparency Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 747: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that already report improper payments. Their staff would have to provide more details for the President’s yearly budget. Congress and the public could then find this information in one central place.
Why this matters: Federal programs handle large sums of public money, and improper payments can weaken programs or waste funds. This bill could make problem areas easier to find by putting more details in one budget document. It may also help track whether agencies finish planned fixes. The bill itself does not guarantee that improper payments will fall.
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Officially: Improper Payments Transparency Act
The President’s yearly budget would show where federal programs made improper payments. It would explain the causes, show three-year trends, and list unfinished fixes and next steps.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S747. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (2/26/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Improper Payments Transparency Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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