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Congress advances bills to curb $186 billion in improper federal payments

Lawmakers moved on both sides of the Capitol to tackle long-running improper federal payments after a new report estimated $186 billion in such payments.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 11:57 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Congress this week acted on both sides of the Capitol to address a decades-old problem after a new report found federal agencies made an estimated $186 billion in improper payments. Lawmakers advanced bills aimed at reducing those improper payments and improving oversight of federal spending.