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Prohibiting Federal Benefits and Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants Receiving Settlements

This bill aims to prevent individuals who unlawfully entered the United States and received a settlement payment from a lawsuit related to immigration law enforcement from receiving federal public benefits or becoming U.S. citizens. This means if someone entered the U.S. illegally and then received money from a court settlement, they would lose access to public assistance and the path to citizenship.
Key points
Individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S. and received a civil action settlement will be ineligible for federal public benefits.
These individuals will also be prohibited from naturalizing as U.S. citizens.
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Print number: 117_HR_6243
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No More Free Ride Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6243.

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 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S. and received a civil action settlement will be ineligible for federal public benefits.
  • These individuals will also be prohibited from naturalizing as U.S. citizens.
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. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14].

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.

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