House Bill 756
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
756
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to U.S. citizens or nationals. This restriction applies to all means-tested benefits, other than tax benefits, and to benefits authorized under the Social Security Act.
An individual must provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for these benefits.
February 3, 2021
02/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
02/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:56 PM