What does Preamble of Timely and Accurate Benefits Act do?

This bill requires an income verification platform for certain Federal benefit funds The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives It was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

What does SHORT TITLE. of Timely and Accurate Benefits Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Timely and Accurate Benefits Act

What does REQUIREMENTS OF STATES; ENHANCED INCOME VERIFICATION PLATFORM of Timely and Accurate Benefits Act do?

States are required to use an Enhanced Income Verification Platform to be eligible for Federal funds for covered Federal benefit programs. States must procure, contract, and use the platform within one year of the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Timely and Accurate Benefits Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'covered Federal benefit program' is defined as any program where eligibility or benefit amount is based on individual or household income. “Enhanced gross income” includes various income sources, such as wages, unemployment compensation, Social Security benefits, rental income, royalties, child support, and distributions from trusts. The definition of enhanced gross income also includes income identified through consumer-permissioned direct access to deposit account transaction data. An 'Enhanced Income Verification Platform' utilizes automated data matching and analytics to identify unreported income and verify income sources. The platform also involves receiving and analyzing applicant-permissioned deposit account data and consolidating data to avoid double-counting.

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Timely and Accurate Benefits Act

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: William Timmons (R-SC)

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The bill requires states to use an Enhanced Income Verification Platform to be eligible for Federal funds for certain benefit programs.
States must procure, contract, and use the platform within one year of the Act's enactment.
The Enhanced Income Verification Platform will utilize automated data matching and analytics to identify unreported income and verify income sources.

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