To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary.
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Latest Action · December 13, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The "No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act" would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from providing health care or processing health care claims for individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States and not otherwise eligible for VA benefits under existing law. The bill applies specifically to people without legal immigration status who do not qualify for VA services through other statutory provisions. The legislation does not establish new eligibility rules but instead prevents the VA from serving undocumented immigrants outside of current legal frameworks. The bill was introduced in December 2023 by Senator Tommy Tuberville along with Senators Thom Tillis and Marsha Blackburn, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text.
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