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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7097· House(119-HR-7097)

No American Benefits Abroad Act

Rep. Feenstra
Age: 57 years
Iowa
Introduced
1/15/2026
Last activity
1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Randy Feenstra
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Finance and Financial Sector
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "No American Benefits Abroad Act," aims to prevent individuals receiving public assistance from sending money out of the country. It specifically prohibits these individuals from using international wire transfers to send funds to persons or entities outside of the United States. To enforce this, wire transfer providers would be required to ask individuals if they receive public assistance. Public assistance is defined as receiving any payment or benefit from a means-tested welfare or public assistance program.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The bill requires wire transfer providers to collect written declarations regarding public assistance status.

The opposite· 3 of 5

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

    The bill prohibits individuals receiving means-tested benefits from sending money to persons or entities outside the U.S.

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

    The bill restricts the ability of those receiving public assistance to send money to entities outside of the United States.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The bill limits the ability of recipients of public assistance to transfer funds to people or entities outside of the country.