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To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

USA116th CongressHR-848| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes that only U.S. citizens or nationals shall receive certain federal assistance benefits. To establish eligibility, an individual shall provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for assistance. The restriction applies to (1) all federal benefits where eligibility is based on the income or resources of the recipient, except for those based on tax law; and (2) benefits authorized under the Social Security Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6989
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
Jan 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6989
    To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.


  • January 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Citizenship and naturalizationGovernment information and archivesPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistance

To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

USA116th CongressHR-848| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
This bill establishes that only U.S. citizens or nationals shall receive certain federal assistance benefits. To establish eligibility, an individual shall provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for assistance. The restriction applies to (1) all federal benefits where eligibility is based on the income or resources of the recipient, except for those based on tax law; and (2) benefits authorized under the Social Security Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6989
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
Jan 29, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6989
    To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.


  • January 29, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 29, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationGovernment information and archivesPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistance