Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Mar 1998): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
The Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act would require individuals applying for benefits under federal programs to give written permission for agencies to check their information against other state and federal records. This permission would allow agencies to verify details like name, address, income, and assets submitted by the applicant to ensure accuracy.
This bill would affect individuals seeking federal benefits and the agencies that administer these programs. It also allows for agencies to charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing requested information.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1997, the bill was referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Its status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act - Prohibits the provision of a benefit under a Federal benefit program to an applicant unless the applicant includes in the application for the benefit written authorization and consent for the agency head to obtain from any other State or Federal agency any information or data, or a copy of any record in the possession of such other agency as is necessary to verify, validate, or otherwise confirm the accuracy of information submitted by the applicant to obtain the benefit.
Timeline
2 Mar 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2347 do?
- The Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act would require individuals applying for benefits under federal programs to give written permission for agencies to check their information against other state and federal records. This permission would allow agencies to verify details like name, address, income, and assets submitted by the applicant to ensure accuracy. This bill would affect individuals seeking federal benefits and the agencies that administer these programs. It also allows for agencies to charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing requested information. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1997, the bill was referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Its status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 2347 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2347. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2347?
- H.R. 2347 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] (D-NY), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2347?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (2 Mar 1998).
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