HR. 8467Introduced

ZOMBIE Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Refocuses federal improper payment rules on payments that cause financial loss to the government and expands related risk assessment and reporting requirements

Key points
  • Require triennial risk assessments
  • Require budget loss estimates
  • Modify improper payment reporting
  • Allow recovered audit funds
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-11 — Received in the Senate.
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Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment Operations and Politics
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