H.R. 848 · 116th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-01-29
Latest action
2019-01-29 · Introduced in House

Summary

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.