States would have to use a new real-time system to check income for many benefit programs. The checks could include bank transaction data if the applicant allows it. The goal is fewer wrong payments, but it could also raise privacy and access concerns.
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Timely and Accurate Benefits Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 1807: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who apply for or receive income-based benefits, because states would check their income in more detail. It also affects state agencies, because they would have to buy, connect, and run the required system within one year. Banks or data services could also be involved when applicants allow account transaction data to be shared.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change how quickly and deeply people’s income is checked before they get benefits. A real-time system could help stop wrong payments and catch unreported income sooner. It could also create privacy concerns and extra steps for people who need help. The final effect would depend on how states choose, build, and run these systems.
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Officially: Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
States would have to use a new real-time system to check income for many benefit programs. The checks could include bank transaction data if the applicant allows it. The goal is fewer wrong payments, but it could also raise privacy and access concerns.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1807. 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 Finance
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (5/19/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Timely and Accurate Benefits Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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