States would have to use a new system to check income for many federal benefit programs. The system could review wages, gig work, benefits, gifts, and bank data if the applicant agrees. States that do not use it within one year could lose federal funding for those programs.
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Timely and Accurate Benefits Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Latest action on H.R. 1755: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who apply for or receive income-based benefits. They could face more detailed income checks, including bank transaction review if they give permission. It also affects state agencies, because they would have to buy, connect, and run the new system within one year. Technology vendors and financial data companies could also be affected if states hire them to provide these platforms.
Why this matters: This bill could change how people prove income when they apply for or keep benefits. It aims to stop wrong payments by checking more data faster. That could help agencies find income that was missed. It could also create new privacy, cost, and error risks, depending on how states build and run the systems.
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Officially: Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
States would have to use a new system to check income for many federal benefit programs. The system could review wages, gig work, benefits, gifts, and bank data if the applicant agrees. States that do not use it within one year could lose federal funding for those programs.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR1755. Modern Action explains Timely and Accurate Benefits Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (2/27/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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