HB4998: Preserving Safety Net Integrity Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide that the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds" shall have the full force and effect of law, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would make a Department of Homeland Security rule about 'public charge' officially part of law. The rule determines when immigrants may be denied entry or permanent status based on using government benefits. Public charge means an immigrant is likely to depend on taxpayer-funded assistance programs. The bill affects immigration decisions and welfare eligibility rules. It is currently introduced in the House and has not yet advanced.
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HB4998: Preserving Safety Net Integrity Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Robert Good
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (16)
Brian Babin
Glenn Grothman
Ralph Norman
Tom Tiffany
Doug LaMalfa