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Ban on Federal Payouts for Illegal Entry Settlements.

This act aims to prohibit federal funds from being used for legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the United States. This means taxpayer money cannot be used for claims arising from the lawful detention of such individuals after January 20, 2017. It impacts public fund management and immigration policy.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds, including the Judgment Fund, from being used for legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S.
Applies to claims based on lawful detention of family units at or between ports of entry along the southern border after January 20, 2017.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3300
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2021-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3300.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funds, including the Judgment Fund, from being used for legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S.
  • Applies to claims based on lawful detention of family units at or between ports of entry along the southern border after January 20, 2017.
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. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

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.

CATEGORIES

Migration Courts and Law