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Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act

Introduced: October 26, 2020 Introduced by: Paul, Rand Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act

This bill disqualifies resident aliens holding a nonimmigrant visa from eligibility for 2020 recovery rebates provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act. Specifically, it requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to notify the Internal Revenue Service of any individual who receives a nonimmigrant visa during the eligibility period for recovery rebates. DHS must deny visas to any resident aliens who fail to repay a recovery rebate for which they are ineligible.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4878: Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4878/
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"S. 4878: Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4878/.
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S. 4878, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4878/.
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