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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Senator Paul Proposes Bill to Ban Federal Benefits for Refugees and Undocumented Immigrants

Also known as: End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • Senator Paul introduced a bill that would stop the federal government from providing financial help or services to refugees, people granted asylum, and those in the country without legal status.
  • The plan would block these groups from receiving food stamps, Medicaid health coverage, and cash assistance for families, which are currently available to some legal noncitizens.
  • Beyond food and healthcare, the bill would also ban these individuals from receiving any other federal subsidies, tax credits, or government-funded services.
  • This change would represent a major shift in how the U.S. supports people fleeing persecution, as refugees and asylees have historically been eligible for temporary help to get started in the country.
  • If passed, the law would likely reduce federal spending but could also lead to higher rates of poverty and untreated health issues among the affected populations.
ImmigrationHealthcareMedicare Medicaid

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related News

2 articles
The Hill·about 1 year ago

Paul introduces bill to bar noncitizens from federal benefits

The legislation seeks to bar noncitizens from receiving federal benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income. It specifically targets current exemptions that allow refugees and asylees to access these programs.

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Washington Times·about 1 year ago

Rand Paul bill would strip federal benefits from noncitizens

Senator Rand Paul's proposal would close loopholes that allow certain noncitizens to access the American safety net, arguing that taxpayer-funded benefits should be reserved for U.S. citizens to protect the country's financial future.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

Bill NumberS 3670
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
R: 2

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