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Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants.

This act aims to prohibit the use of federal taxpayer funds for settlement payments to individuals who were detained for violating immigration laws and separated from their families. This means the government will not be able to use public money for such compensations, potentially impacting how federal budgets are managed.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for settlements to individuals detained for immigration violations.
Applies to those separated from family members under the 2018 "zero tolerance" policy.
Aims to protect taxpayer money from being used for these types of payments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3154
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-11-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3154.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funds for settlements to individuals detained for immigration violations.
  • Applies to those separated from family members under the 2018 "zero tolerance" policy.
  • Aims to protect taxpayer money from being used for these types of payments.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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