Immigration: Blocking the Public Charge Rule
The Senate Judiciary Committee received this bill on August 6, 2026, for review. It has not moved since that date, and the committee must decide whether to hold a vote before it can proceed further. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal remains stalled.
This bill is supported only by one party and aims to block a major agency rule, making it very difficult to pass without broader support.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Public charge determinations have historically considered use of health programs that cover prenatal and maternity care, discouraging pregnant immigrants from seeking that care. Cutting funding for the rule would reduce fear of using such programs during pregnancy, which the bill's findings link to worse health outcomes if left in place.
“[w]orse health outcomes, such as increased prevalence of obesity and malnutrition”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect American Values Act of 2026
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