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RepublicanBill · H.R. 6854· House(119-HR-6854)

No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act

Rep. Fine
Age: 52 years
Florida
Introduced
12/18/2025
Last activity
12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Randy Fine
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act," aims to prohibit aliens from receiving Federal public benefits. It specifically proposes to amend Section 401 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The legislation would state that an alien is not eligible for any Federal public benefit. Additionally, it seeks to repeal several existing sections of the 1996 Act. The bill was introduced by Mr. Fine in the House of Representatives.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3

    The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting aliens from accessing federal public benefits.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+2

    The bill implements stricter controls on federal benefit eligibility for non-citizens.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill increases federal authority to restrict benefit eligibility for aliens across the country.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-8

    The bill significantly reduces the financial support and social safety net available to immigrants by prohibiting federal public benefits.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6

    The bill negatively impacts low-income non-citizen households by removing their access to federal public benefits.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5

    The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic populations who may have higher proportions of non-citizen residents.