A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 "End Welfare for Noncitizens Act," aims to stop the use of federal funds for certain groups. It specifically targets refugees, asylees, and individuals present in the United States without legal status. The legislation would prohibit these groups from receiving benefits under the temporary assistance for needy families program. It also restricts access to the Medicaid program and the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Additionally, the bill prohibits providing any other Federal benefit, including cash, tax benefits, subsidies, or services.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting the distribution of various benefits to refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants.
- Scored +2
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill implements stricter controls on the distribution of federal benefits to non-citizens.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill significantly harms immigrants by prohibiting access to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal benefits.
- Scored -7
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The bill reduces poverty alleviation efforts by prohibiting access to TANF and SNAP for specific groups.
- Scored -6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts low-income non-citizens by stripping them of access to essential federal benefits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restricting Federal Benefit Distribution: The bill prohibits the use of funds for the temporary assistance for needy families program, Medicaid, and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for refugees, asylees, or undocumented aliens (Section 2). This change would prevent these specific funds from being used to provide benefits to these groups.
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Broad Prohibition of Other Benefits: The act extends the prohibition to include any other Federal benefit, such as cash, tax benefits, subsidies, or services (Section 2). This ensures that no other federal financial assistance or services are provided to the specified groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Assistance for Refugees and Asylees: The bill would prohibit refugees and asylees from receiving benefits under the temporary assistance for needy families program, Medicaid, or the supplemental nutrition assistance program (Section 2).
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Loss of Assistance for Undocumented Aliens: Individuals present in the United States without legal status would be prohibited from receiving benefits through the temporary assistance for needy families program, Medicaid, or the supplemental nutrition assistance program (Section 2).
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Removal of Other Federal Supports: The bill would prevent these groups from accessing any other Federal benefit, including cash, tax benefits, subsidies, or services (Section 2).
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 harms immigrants by prohibiting access to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal benefits. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts low-income non-citizens by stripping them of access to essential federal benefits. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill disproportionately impacts Hispanic immigrants by cutting off access to food and cash benefits.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill implements stricter controls on the distribution of federal benefits to non-citizens. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill reduces poverty alleviation efforts by prohibiting access to TANF and SNAP for specific groups. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill removes financial support systems often utilized by those seeking a pathway to residency or citizenship.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill restricts access to the Medicaid program for refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting the distribution of various benefits to refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants.
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming