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Limiting Federal Benefits for Certain Immigrants and Tax Changes.

This act aims to restrict access to various federal public benefits, including healthcare, housing assistance, nutrition programs, and tax credits, for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or do not hold specific immigration statuses. It also introduces new verification rules for citizenship and immigration status for program beneficiaries, potentially impacting the daily lives of many families.
Key points
Restricting access to Medicaid and Medicare for individuals with certain immigration statuses, including DACA, asylum, or temporary protected status.
Changes to Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit rules, requiring a Social Security Number and specific immigration status for taxpayers and children.
Introducing citizenship or refugee status verification requirements for children in Head Start, WIC, and school meal programs.
Limiting access to federal housing assistance and home loans for families where any member does not meet new immigration criteria.
Prohibiting FEMA funds for sheltering and services to certain immigrant groups and reducing education funding for 'sanctuary jurisdictions'.
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Print number: 118_HR_10469
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2024-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

America First Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10469.

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 2024-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Restricting access to Medicaid and Medicare for individuals with certain immigration statuses, including DACA, asylum, or temporary protected status.
  • Changes to Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit rules, requiring a Social Security Number and specific immigration status for taxpayers and children.
  • Introducing citizenship or refugee status verification requirements for children in Head Start, WIC, and school meal programs.
  • Limiting access to federal housing assistance and home loans for families where any member does not meet new immigration criteria.
  • Prohibiting FEMA funds for sheltering and services to certain immigrant groups and reducing education funding for 'sanctuary jurisdictions'.
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. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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