119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 7, 2026
H.R. 2716IntroducedSocial Welfare
Republicans introduce bill to stop improper payments to deceased people
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay (R-LA)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 8, 2025
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House committee
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Activity timeline
Jan 7
Jan 7
Jan 7
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Jan 7
Jan 7
Jan 7
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-426.
Jan 7
Jan 7
Jan 7
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-426.
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Dec 10
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 8
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Introduced in House
Apr 8
Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 7
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Jan 7
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-426.
Jan 7
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-426.
2025
Dec 10
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Dec 10
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 8
Introduced in House
Apr 8
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
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Republicans (2)
Meuser, DanielPA-09
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