Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill changes the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 so that only United States citizens can receive federal welfare benefits. It would affect non‑citizen residents who currently qualify for programs like food stamps or cash assistance. The change is intended to tighten eligibility rules for federal aid.
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