119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Feb 10, 2026
S. 269Signed Into LawSocial Welfare
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 28, 2025
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Introduced
Jan 28
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Senate committee
Jul 30
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Senate floor
Sep 19
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House
Jan 12
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Cosponsors (5)
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3 Democrats, 2 Republicans (of 5 shown).
Activity timeline
Feb 10
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Became Public Law No: 119-77.
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Became Public Law No: 119-77.
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
Feb 3
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
Jan 12
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 269.
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All 22 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 10
Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Feb 10
Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Feb 10
Signed by President.
Feb 10
Signed by President.
Feb 3
HOUSEPresented to President.
Feb 3
Presented to President.
Jan 12
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
Jan 12
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H634)
Jan 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 269.
Jan 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H634-637)
Jan 12
HOUSEMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Oct 10
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Oct 10
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Oct 8
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 19
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6798)
Sep 19
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 19
SENATESenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798)
Sep 19
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 30
SENATECommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 28
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 28
Introduced in Senate
All 5 cosponsors
3 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Democrats (3)
Republicans (2)
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