H.R.1080: To prohibit direct Federal financial benefits and unemployment benefits for aliens who are not lawful permanent residents.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Feb. 24, 1993
  • Latest Major Action March 17, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

129 (21 Democrats, 108 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Prohibits direct Federal financial benefits or social insurance benefits (including aid to families with dependent children, supplemental security income, food stamps, and public housing assistance) to aliens who are not lawful permanent residents. Prohibits unemployment benefits to aliens who have not been granted employment authorization under Federal law. Makes a limited exception from this prohibition for benefits under the old age,...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Feb. 24, 1993

Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.)

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