Skip to content
Congress·In Committee·about 1 month ago

Senate Bill Would Ban Public Assistance Recipients From Sending Money Abroad, Impose $100K Fine

Also known as: Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
Review
Senate
House
President

Impact Analysis

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

Key Points

  • This bill would stop people who receive federal government help, such as Supplemental Security Income, from sending money to family or friends in other countries. These international money transfers are often used by families to support relatives living overseas.
  • Anyone applying for these benefits would be required to sign a legal document promising not to send any money abroad while they are receiving government aid. Signing this document and then breaking the promise would be considered lying under oath.
  • If a person on public assistance is caught sending money to another country, they would face a massive fine of $100,000. This penalty would apply to any transfer made during the time they are receiving government benefits.
  • The policy aims to ensure that taxpayer money intended to help low-income people with their basic needs stays within the United States economy rather than being sent to other nations.
  • If passed, these new rules and penalties would take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law and would apply to both new applicants and people renewing their current benefits.
Economy FinanceImmigration

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 29, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related News

3 articles
Cleveland.com·about 1 month ago

Sen. Bernie Moreno proposes $100,000 fine for welfare recipients sending money abroad

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced legislation that would prohibit individuals receiving public assistance from sending money overseas, imposing steep fines on those who violate the restriction. The bill aims to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits are spent within the United States.

C=
Townhall·5 days ago

Sen. Moreno Tries to Advance Bill to Stop Welfare Recipients From Sending Money Overseas, Dems Block It

Sen. Bernie Moreno attempted to pass the Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act via unanimous consent, but the move was blocked by Senate Democrats. The bill would fine welfare recipients $100,000 for sending remittances to foreign countries.

R~
Hoodline·4 days ago

Ohio Senator Goes After Welfare Cash Sent Overseas

The 'Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act' (S.3746) would require public assistance applicants to provide a written declaration that they will not transfer funds abroad. Violators would face a $100,000 civil penalty. The bill is currently awaiting committee review.

C=

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act

Bill NumberS 3746
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

Analysis generated by AI. While we strive for accuracy, this should not be considered legal or professional advice. Always verify information with official government sources.