HR 8464 · Passed House · 06-11-26
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
What does the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act do?
HR 8464 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. James Comer (R-KY). Lets federal agencies and the Treasury pause or split up payments that show signs of fraud, while requiring payees to be notified and given a chance to contest, with the payment due within 30 days. Authorizes agencies and the Treasury to pause or segment federal payments flagged for fraud risk, with payee notice and time limits.
Did HR 8464 pass? Where it stands
As of August 30, 2026, HR 8464 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed 218–200 on June 10, 2026
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Pausing Risky Payments
- Agencies must pause or segment payments flagged for fraud risk
- Treasury can return a payment voucher and order corrective action
- Triggered by fraud-risk indicators or the Do Not Pay system
- Payee Protections
- Payee notified and given a chance to contest
- Payment due within 30 days of the determination
- Routine, low-risk portions allowed to proceed
Last updated August 8, 2026