Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 588
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Income Verification Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 27, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
588
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Louisiana
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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).

Text (1)
February 27, 2019
Actions (2)
02/27/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/27/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:41 PM