119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9667
This bill would restrict eligibility for major federal welfare programs exclusively to U.S. citizens, eliminating eligibility for noncitizens who currently qualify under existing law. The affected programs include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, food stamps (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, federal housing assistance, WIC nutrition benefits for women and children, and low-income energy assistance. The legislation would take effect 180 days after enactment, with a transition period allowing current noncitizen recipients up to six months to leave the programs or transition off benefits. The bill exempts certain emergency services like emergency medical care, disaster relief, immunizations, and community services like soup kitchens, as well as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance, which would continue under existing rules. The bill was introduced by Representatives Fuller, Carter, and McCormick and was referred to multiple committees including Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce.