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HR 756 117th Congress House Social Welfare Citizenship and naturalization Government information and archives Poverty and welfare assistance Social security and elderly assistance

To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

Introduced: February 3, 2021 Introduced by: Grothman, Glenn Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to U.S. citizens or nationals. This restriction applies to all means-tested benefits, other than tax benefits, and to benefits authorized under the Social Security Act.

An individual must provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for these benefits.

What's happening now February 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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