1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act . 2. Distribution of death information furnished to or maintained by the Social Security Administration (a) In general (1) In general Section 205(r) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(r) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking may and inserting shall ; and (ii) by inserting , and to ensure the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of, after transmitting ; (B) by striking paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) and inserting the following: (3) (A) In the case of individuals with respect to whom federally funded benefits are provided by (or through) a Federal or State agency, the Commissioner of Social Security shall, to the extent feasible, provide such information through a cooperative arrangement with such agency for ensuring proper payment of those benefits with respect to such individuals if— (i) under such arrangement the agency agrees to such safeguards as the Commissioner determines are necessary or appropriate to protect the information from unauthorized use or disclosure; (ii) under such arrangement the agency provides reimbursement to the Commissioner of Social Security for the reasonable cost of carrying out such arrangement, including the reasonable costs associated with the collection and maintenance of information regarding deceased individuals furnished to the Commissioner pursuant to paragraph (1)