119 HR 3659 IH: Valid Benefits Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3659IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 29, 2025Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 105 years of age or older, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Valid Benefits Act.

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Verification of eligibility for Federal benefits for certain elderly individuals

(a)

In general

The head of each Federal department or agency that provides Federal benefits to individuals who have attained 105 years of age or more shall take appropriate steps to ensure, on a semiannual basis, that each such individual remains eligible for such benefits. (b)

Authority To issue regulations

The head of each Federal department or agency specified in paragraph (1) may issue regulations to implement this section. (c)

Effective date

This section shall apply with respect to payments of Federal benefits made on or after December 31, 2025.