Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

Summary

The bill rewrites the public‑charge provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, defining a public charge as anyone who receives certain government benefits for more than 12 months in any 36‑month span. It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to publish a list of those benefits and sets standards for affidavits of support and public‑charge bonds. The changes affect visa applicants, adjustment‑of‑status seekers, and sponsors, aiming to ensure immigrant self‑sufficiency.

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