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- H.R.848
H.R.848: To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (1 Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 29, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill establishes that only U.S. citizens or nationals shall receive certain federal assistance benefits. To establish eligibility, an individual shall provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for assistance. The restriction applies to (1) all federal benefits where eligibility is based on the income or resources of the recipient, except for those based on tax law; and (2) benefits...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) |