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BillsHH.R. 8467

ZOMBIE Act

119th CongressIntroduced April 23, 2026Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]· AL-06
Stage
In committee
Latest action
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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
June 8, 2026

Summary

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

Committees

  • PrimaryOversight and Government Reform Committee

CRS subjects

Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimes

Action history

  1. April 23, 2026Introduced in House
  2. April 23, 2026Introduced in House
  3. April 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  4. April 29, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. April 29, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
  6. June 8, 2026Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. June 8, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3925-3928; text: CR H3925-3928)
  8. June 8, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8467.
  9. June 8, 2026At 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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

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