Tim Burchett (R-TN)
No Federal Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Aliens Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Federal Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Aliens Act of 2026," aims to stop the use of Federal funds for housing assistance for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States. It specifically prohibits using federal money for covered housing assistance, which includes things like rental assistance, vouchers, and mortgage assistance. The bill lists various exceptions, such as the enforcement of immigration or criminal laws. Additionally, it mandates that heads of Federal agencies take steps to ensure compliance. This includes monitoring, requiring certifications, and applying civil penalties or ineligibility periods for violations.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal oversight and enforcement requirements for agencies to ensure compliance.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces government spending by prohibiting federal funds for housing assistance to undocumented immigrants.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets and removes critical social safety nets and housing support for undocumented immigrants.
- Scored -7
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
The loss of emergency and permanent housing assistance likely increases the risk of homelessness for undocumented individuals.
- Scored -7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts low-income undocumented households by eliminating housing and stabilization assistance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
The provided text does not explicitly state any specific positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups of people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Housing Support: The bill prohibits the use of Federal funds for "covered housing assistance" for aliens unlawfully present in the United States, which includes rental assistance, security deposits, housing vouchers, mortgage assistance, and utility assistance (Section 2(a), Section 2(d)).
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Reduction in Stabilization Services: The prohibition covers various stabilization services such as searching for housing, housing placement, relocation, eviction prevention, and housing counseling (Section 2(d)(7)).
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Loss of Emergency and Temporary Housing: The bill prohibits federal funds from being used for emergency, temporary, transition, or permanent housing accommodations for those unlawfully present (Section 2(d)(6)).
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Impact on Administrative Services: Federal funds may no longer be used for any administrative or indirect costs related to providing the housing assistance described in the bill (Section 2(d)(8)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The loss of emergency and permanent housing assistance likely increases the risk of homelessness for undocumented individuals. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill reduces the availability of housing assistance and stabilization services, negatively impacting affordable housing access for a specific group. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill restricts resources available to undocumented immigrants, which does not facilitate a pathway to citizenship. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By removing housing support, the bill may increase poverty levels among the targeted demographic.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets and removes critical social safety nets and housing support for undocumented immigrants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts low-income undocumented households by eliminating housing and stabilization assistance. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic communities due to the high demographic of undocumented immigrants in this group.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight and enforcement requirements for agencies to ensure compliance.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces government spending by prohibiting federal funds for housing assistance to undocumented immigrants.
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House