# 119-s-5331: Protect American Values Act of 2026

119-s-5331, Protect American Values Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-08-21).

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- As of: 2026-08-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5331
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protect American Values Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-21

## Summary

**Blocks federal funds for DHS's "Public Charge" rule.** This bill would prohibit using any federal funds, including fees, to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the Department of Homeland Security final rule titled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" or any related guidance.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block federal funds for public charge: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would prohibit using any Federal funds, including fees, to carry out DHS's "Public Charge" rule (91 Fed. Reg. 45324; July 20, 2026). It would also bar using federal money to adopt or rely on guidance or sub-regulatory policies that implement or clarify that rule. If passed, im…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5331 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5331)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5331 (as of 2026-08-21).