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Income Verification for Federal Benefits: New Rules for States.

This new act requires states to use an advanced platform for verifying the income of individuals applying for federal benefits. The goal is to ensure that aid reaches eligible recipients, and citizens may be asked to provide bank data to confirm their income.
Key points
States must implement an income verification system within one year to receive federal funds for benefit programs.
The system will check various income sources, including those from gig work and unreported income.
Citizens may be asked to consent to access bank account data to verify their income.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1755
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
Process start date: 2025-02-27