HR 848 · 116th Congress · Social Welfare

To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

Introduced 2019-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.(2019-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill establishes that only U.S. citizens or nationals shall receive certain federal assistance benefits. To establish eligibility, an individual shall provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for assistance. The restriction applies to (1) all federal benefits where eligibility is based on the income or resources of the recipient, except for those based on tax law; and (2) benefits authorized under the Social Security Act.…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Republicans