Prevent individuals with high incomes from receiving government assistance benefits.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025?
The No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025, known as H.R. 416, has been in the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture since February 13, 2025. The House committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote. This bill faces the same hurdle as the previous version from 2023, which expired without a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 (H.R. 416 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4154 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4154 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Ben Cline (R-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.