S. 1807 requires all states to implement a new "Enhanced Income Identification and Verification Platform" within one year to qualify for federal funding in benefit programs where eligibility depends on income. This platform must use automated, real-time technology to verify income from all sources—including wages, self-employment, gig work, Social Security, rental income, gifts, and bank account deposits—to identify unreported income and prevent improper benefit payments. The bill applies to any federal or state-administered benefit program that determines eligibility or benefit amounts based on household income, affecting programs like food assistance, housing aid, and other federal benefits. States must give applicants the option to review and approve the use of their bank transaction data before it's used in the verification process. The requirement applies to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and possessions.
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