H.R.1755 - Timely and Accurate Benefits Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1755, the Timely and Accurate Benefits Act, aims to establish an Enhanced Income Verification Platform for federal benefit programs. This platform would require states to verify income eligibility for programs using federal funds. The goal is to reduce improper payments and ensure accurate distribution of benefits.
Expected Effects
The bill's implementation would likely lead to increased scrutiny of income verification for individuals and households receiving federal benefits. States would need to invest in new technologies and processes to comply with the enhanced verification requirements. This could result in some individuals being deemed ineligible or receiving adjusted benefit amounts.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces fraud and improper payments in federal benefit programs.
- Ensures that benefits are distributed more accurately to eligible recipients.
- May lead to cost savings for the government in the long run.
- Could improve public trust in the integrity of benefit programs.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden and costs for states to implement and maintain the Enhanced Income Verification Platform.
- Potential for errors and inaccuracies in the income verification process, leading to wrongful denial or reduction of benefits.
- Privacy concerns related to the collection and analysis of personal financial data.
- May disproportionately affect low-income individuals and households who rely on these benefits.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is primarily related to Congress's power to tax and spend for the general welfare (Article I, Section 8). The bill aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of federal benefit programs, which falls under this power. However, the collection and use of personal financial data could raise concerns related to the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, depending on the specific implementation and safeguards.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).