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Changes to Benefits and Taxes: Delaying Budget Cuts

This law delays planned government spending cuts. To pay for this, it brings back work requirements for food assistance, changes rules for the child tax credit, and reinstates the "public charge" rule for immigration.
Key points
To claim the Child Tax Credit, you will need to provide a Social Security Number (SSN) for yourself, your spouse (if married), and your qualifying child.
Work requirements will be reinstated for some people receiving food assistance through the SNAP program.
The "public charge" rule will be reinstated, which can affect the immigration status of individuals who use certain public benefits.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6144
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Process start date: 2021-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Removing Waste and Protecting Medicare Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6144.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • To claim the Child Tax Credit, you will need to provide a Social Security Number (SSN) for yourself, your spouse (if married), and your qualifying child.
  • Work requirements will be reinstated for some people receiving food assistance through the SNAP program.
  • The "public charge" rule will be reinstated, which can affect the immigration status of individuals who use certain public benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Taxes Migration