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BillHR 1755 · 119

Timely and Accurate Benefits Act

Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the federal government to improve its processing of benefits claims to make them more timely and accurate. Funds efforts to modernize and streamline the benefits application process.

Sponsored By

William R. Timmons IV
Republican · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 27, 2025
  2. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals applying for federal benefits, such as veterans and social security recipients, by potentially reducing wait times and increasing the accuracy of their claims. It also impacts federal agencies responsible for processing benefits claims, which will need to implement new procedures and technologies to improve their services.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 20%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.