119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7925
The American Families First Assistance Act would restrict eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which provides cash assistance to low-income families. Under current law, certain qualified immigrants can receive TANF benefits, but this bill would generally prohibit non-citizens from accessing the program, with limited exceptions for specific groups including refugees, asylees, and Cuban nationals. The bill amends the 1996 welfare reform law and would primarily affect immigrant families seeking federal cash assistance. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the legislation, as it focuses on changing eligibility rules rather than allocating new money.