Bill · H.R. 10045· House(119-HR-10045)

Protect American Values Act

Age: 73 years

California

Introduced: 8/6/2026
Last activity: 8/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Judy Chu
Cosponsors: - 60 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protect American Values Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds for a specific Department of Homeland Security rule. The target of this restriction is the rule entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" (91 Fed. Reg. 45324). It prohibits all Federal funds and fees from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out this rule. Additionally, it covers any guidance or sub-regulatory policy that implements or clarifies the rule. The bill is intended to address concerns regarding how this rule impacts immigrants and their families.

Yes· 3 of 15

Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill directly protects immigrants and their families from restrictive public charge policies.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill seeks to prevent the public charge rule from increasing poverty among children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill protects access to essential food and medical care for low-income immigrant families.