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HR 1755 Cleared committee

Requires each state to procure and use an Enhanced Income Verification Platform within one year of enactment to remain eligible for federal funds for benefit programs that consider income.

Official title: Timely and Accurate Benefits Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
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House
Introduced 27-FEB-2025
Referred 27-FEB-2025
Approved by committee 29-APR-2026
Key points
  • Requires each state, within one year, to procure and use an Enhanced Income Verification Platform to receive federal funds for covered benefit programs.
  • Covers any federal program, or state or local program using federal funds, where benefit eligibility or amount depends in whole or part on household income.
  • Uses automated, real-time data matching to flag unreported or underreported income, and can analyze deposit account transaction data that applicants permit, with the claimant able to review and attest to its accuracy.
  • Defines enhanced gross income broadly to include gig and self-employment earnings, Social Security and SSI payments, rental income, child support, and regular gifts.
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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor William R. Timmons (R-SC) Cosponsors · 6
■ 5 R■ 1 D
1 Democrat