A Republican bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act," aims to prohibit aliens from receiving Federal public benefits. It specifically proposes to amend Section 401 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The legislation would state that an alien is not eligible for any Federal public benefit. Additionally, it seeks to repeal several existing sections of the 1996 Act. The bill was introduced by Mr. Fine in the House of Representatives.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting aliens from accessing federal public benefits.
- Scored +2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill implements stricter controls on federal benefit eligibility for non-citizens.
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal authority to restrict benefit eligibility for aliens across the country.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill significantly reduces the financial support and social safety net available to immigrants by prohibiting federal public benefits.
- Scored -6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts low-income non-citizen households by removing their access to federal public benefits.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic populations who may have higher proportions of non-citizen residents.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of Benefit Eligibility: Under Section 2(a), the bill would mandate that an alien is not eligible for any Federal public benefit, which includes adding "cash assistance" to the definitions in subsection (c). This change would ensure that aliens are not eligible for these funds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Benefits for Aliens: Per Section 2(a), the bill amends the law so that an alien is not eligible for any Federal public benefit. This would result in aliens being unable to receive the benefits previously allowed under the law.
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Repeal of Existing Provisions: The bill includes the repeal of subsection (b) of Section s 401, Section 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and Section 403 of that same Act. These repeals would remove current legal structures regarding benefit eligibility and the limited eligibility of qualified aliens.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill significantly reduces the financial support and social safety net available to immigrants by prohibiting federal public benefits. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts low-income non-citizen households by removing their access to federal public benefits. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic populations who may have higher proportions of non-citizen residents.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — By barring aliens from federal public benefits, the bill reduces the potential utilization and funding requirements for programs like Medicaid.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill implements stricter controls on federal benefit eligibility for non-citizens. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill limits the ability of non-citizen immigrants to access cash assistance and other public benefits, which can increase poverty levels among that group.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting aliens from accessing federal public benefits. Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs? — The bill adds cash assistance to the list of benefits that aliens are ineligible to receive.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority to restrict benefit eligibility for aliens across the country.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio