Income Verification Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Feb 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
This bill, the Income Verification Act, would require state agencies to use federal tax return information to confirm an individual's income when determining eligibility for certain assistance programs. Specifically, it addresses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The bill affects individuals applying for or receiving benefits from TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP. By using federal tax data, state agencies would verify income levels for eligibility and the amount of benefits provided. The legislation aims to standardize income verification across these programs.
Introduced in the Senate in February 2019, the bill is sponsored by Senator John Neely Kennedy. It has been referred to the Committee on Finance. The latest action listed is its introduction. If passed, the changes would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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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 program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the food stamp program).
Timeline
27 Feb 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 588 do?
- This bill, the Income Verification Act, would require state agencies to use federal tax return information to confirm an individual's income when determining eligibility for certain assistance programs. Specifically, it addresses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill affects individuals applying for or receiving benefits from TANF, Medicaid, or SNAP. By using federal tax data, state agencies would verify income levels for eligibility and the amount of benefits provided. The legislation aims to standardize income verification across these programs. Introduced in the Senate in February 2019, the bill is sponsored by Senator John Neely Kennedy. It has been referred to the Committee on Finance. The latest action listed is its introduction. If passed, the changes would take effect 180 days after enactment.
- Has S. 588 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 588. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 588?
- S. 588 was sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 588?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (27 Feb 2019).
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