H.R. 8467

119th Congress

Introduced

ZOMBIE Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL· Introduced 23 April 2026
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Cosponsors

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Actions

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Amendments

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Committees

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Latest action

Received in the Senate.

11 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 5 June 2026

Zeroing Out Monetary Benefits Improperly Expended Act or the ZOMBIE Act

This bill focuses requirements governing the assessment, tracking, and reporting of improper payments made by federal agencies on improper payments that result in financial loss to the government.

The bill defines financial loss to the government as any payment (or part of a payment) in excess of the correct amount that results in a financial loss to the government, but excludes any payment (or part of a payment) that is made to the correct recipient for the correct amount but fails to meet administrative procedures (other than those required to verify the validity of the payment).

The bill requires agencies to assess programs and activities every three years for the risk of improper payments resulting in financial loss to the government. The bill also generally modifies other reporting requirements to focus on such improper payments, including by expanding reporting requirements to include information about actions taken by agencies to prevent such payments (e.g., use of the Do Not Pay system) and to implement certain best practices.

The bill also

  • requires an estimate of such improper payments in agencies’ annual budget justification,
  • requires the Department of the Treasury to develop risk assessment guidance, and
  • allows up to 75% of funds that are recovered through audits to be directed back to the original program or activity (currently, up to 25% of such funds may be directed back to the original program or activity).

Timeline

14 actions

  1. Received in the Senate.

    11 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4079)

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4079)

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  6. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    10 June 2026 · Floor

  7. 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.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  8. 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.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3925-3928; text: CR H3925-3928)

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  11. Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  12. Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8467.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  14. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8467.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  15. Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    8 June 2026 · Floor

  16. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

    29 April 2026 · Committee

  17. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    29 April 2026 · Committee

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    29 April 2026 · Committee

  19. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    29 April 2026 · Committee

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    29 April 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

0 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL

Classification

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archives

Committees

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  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To23 Apr 2026
    • Markup By29 Apr 2026
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