Bill · H.R. 8467· House(119-HR-8467)
ZOMBIE Act
- Introduced
- 4/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Palmer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
The ZOMBIE Act reforms the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to shift executive agency focus toward fraud prevention. It introduces specific definitions for "financial loss to the Government" to distinguish between administrative errors and actual monetary loss. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to develop risk assessment guidance to help agencies identify and mitigate these financial losses. Agencies must perform risk assessments on existing and newly authorized programs to prevent improper payments before funds are disbursed. Additionally, the Act mandates more frequent reporting and coordination to ensure agencies are actively managing fraud risks.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
By mandating risk assessments and fraud prevention measures, the bill aims to ensure federal funds are used appropriately.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+4
The bill focuses on preventing fraud and improper payments that result in financial loss to the government.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires agencies to publish reports on financial losses due to improper payments and fraud risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Focus on Fraud Prevention: The bill directs executive agencies to focus specifically on improper payments that result in a financial loss to the Government, which includes actions used to commit fraud (Sec. 2(a)(2)(ii); Sec. 2(d)(1)).
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Proactive Risk Management: Agencies will be required to conduct risk assessments for existing and newly authorized programs prior to the disbursement of Federal funds (Sec. 2(a)(2)(B)(C)).
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Enhanced Oversight of Fraud Risks: The Act requires agencies to identify fraud risks and vulnerabilities in specific areas such as payroll, beneficiary payments, grants, large contracts, and purchase and travel cards (Sec. 2(d)(7)(D)).
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Improved Coordination: The bill establishes mandatory coordination meetings between the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Treasury, and State officials to review fraud prevention performance and share best practices (Sec. 2(a)(2)(5)(F); Sec. 2(a)(2)(5)(G)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Agency Burden: The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to develop new risk assessment guidance and mandates that agency heads perform risk assessments for all listed programs or activities (Sec. 2(a)(2)(B); Sec. 2(a)(2)(B)(C)).
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Changes to Reporting Frequency: The Act changes the requirement for agencies to publish reports, moving from an annual requirement to a schedule where they publish a report not less than once every 3 years (Sec. 2(a)(2)(E)(v)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2
- 6/11/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 6/10/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4079)
- 6/8/2026
- At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gill (TX) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8467.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3925-3928; text: CR H3925-3928)
- Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 4/29/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- 4/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House