Streamlining Federal EFT Reclamations with Less Paperwork Burden
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Treasury Department wants your thoughts on a new form that helps people get their federal payments electronically and on time. This change affects anyone who receives regular federal payments and aims to make the process smoother and less paperwork-heavy. If you get these payments, now’s the time to weigh in before the plan moves forward!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier Electronic Federal Payments
If you receive regular federal payments, the Treasury is proposing a new form to help you get those payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and to reduce paperwork. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is asking the public for comments on the proposed Notice of Reclamation—Electronic Funds Transfer, Federal Recurring Payment under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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