Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6989
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 28, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 28, 2018
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
6989
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Wisconsin
Republican
Arizona
Republican
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to an individual who submits, with an application for benefits, specified verification that the individual is a citizen or national of the United States.

Text (1)
September 28, 2018
Actions (2)
09/28/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
09/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:26 PM