PREVENTION OF DECEASED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING PAYMENTS UNDER FARM COMMODITY PROGRAMS.

SEC. 1608. [7 U.S.C. 9093] PREVENTION OF DECEASED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING PAYMENTS UNDER FARM COMMODITY PROGRAMS. (a) Reconciliation.—At least twice each year, the Secretary shall reconcile Social Security numbers of all individuals who receive payments under this title, whether directly or indirectly, with the Commissioner of Social Security to determine if the individuals are alive. (b) Preclusion.—The Secretary shall preclude the issuance of payments to, and on behalf of, deceased individuals that were not eligible for payments.