Protect American Values Act

This bill, titled the "Protect American Values Act," seeks to prevent the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security's final rule on "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" by explicitly prohibiting the use of any federal funds for its administration, enforcement, or related guidance. This restriction applies to all federal funds, including fees, made available for any fiscal year. The legislation includes a Sense of Congress, asserting that the rule is a dangerous policy that would impede access to essential food, medical care, and housing for many families, creating uncertainty for immigrants adjusting to lawful permanent resident status. Congress believes the rule would damage state and local economies, burden service providers, and could lead to worse health outcomes and increased poverty for families, including U.S. citizen children. Furthermore, the bill states that the rule would circumvent Congress and reverse over 140 years of law and policy, restricting immigration and chilling access to services for which immigrants and their U.S. citizen family members are eligible.