No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Nov 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7052, would prevent federal money from being used to put into effect a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This DHS rule, titled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds," would make it difficult for immigrants to be admitted into the country if they are likely to need certain public benefits in the future.
The bill specifically targets the use of federal funds for the implementation, administration, enforcement, or carrying out of that proposed DHS rule. It would affect individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States, as well as federal agencies involved in immigration processes and the provision of public benefits.
H.R. 7052 was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2018 during the 115th Congress. As of its introduction, its latest action was simply being introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
No Federal Funds for Public Charge Act of 2018
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds." The rule makes aliens who are likely at any time to become a public charge and receive public benefits inadmissible.
Timeline
15 Nov 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7052 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7052, would prevent federal money from being used to put into effect a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This DHS rule, titled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds," would make it difficult for immigrants to be admitted into the country if they are likely to need certain public benefits in the future. The bill specifically targets the use of federal funds for the implementation, administration, enforcement, or carrying out of that proposed DHS rule. It would affect individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States, as well as federal agencies involved in immigration processes and the provision of public benefits. H.R. 7052 was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2018 during the 115th Congress. As of its introduction, its latest action was simply being introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 7052 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7052. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7052?
- H.R. 7052 was sponsored by Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] (D-CA), with 57 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7052?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (15 Nov 2018).
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