This bill would prohibit the federal government from using any funds to provide welfare benefits to refugees, asylees, and immigrants living in the United States without legal status. The ban would apply to major assistance programs including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), as well as any other federal cash benefits, tax benefits, subsidies, or services. The legislation was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill would significantly restrict access to social safety net programs for noncitizens, though it does not specify how much money would be saved or provide transition timelines for affected populations.
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