Income Verification Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Nov 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The Income Verification Act, if passed, would require state agencies to use information from federal tax returns to confirm an individual's income when determining eligibility for certain government assistance programs. Specifically, this would apply to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This bill affects individuals applying for or receiving benefits from TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP. By mandating the use of federal tax return information for income verification, it aims to standardize how states assess financial eligibility for these programs.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to move forward, it would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and then be signed into law by the President.
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Official summary
Income Verification Act
This bill directs states to use federal tax return information to verify an individual's income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
Timeline
15 Nov 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 3629 do?
- The Income Verification Act, if passed, would require state agencies to use information from federal tax returns to confirm an individual's income when determining eligibility for certain government assistance programs. Specifically, this would apply to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill affects individuals applying for or receiving benefits from TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP. By mandating the use of federal tax return information for income verification, it aims to standardize how states assess financial eligibility for these programs. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to move forward, it would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and then be signed into law by the President.
- Has S. 3629 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3629. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3629?
- S. 3629 was sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3629?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (15 Nov 2018).
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