End Welfare for Noncitizens Act
Sponsored By: Senator Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced
Summary
Blocks federal funds from providing benefits to noncitizens. This bill would forbid using federal money to give refugees, asylees, or people in the United States without legal status access to programs and benefits, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and any cash, tax, subsidy, or service benefit.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stops federal benefits for noncitizens
If enacted, this bill would bar federal funds from providing benefits to refugees, asylees, and people in the United States without legal status. It would stop federal money for Medicaid (health care), SNAP (food assistance), and TANF (cash aid). The bill would also block any other federal benefit, including cash and tax benefits, subsidies, or services, and it says the ban applies despite other laws. Households with affected people would likely lose coverage and face higher out-of-pocket costs for health care, food, and cash needs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Paul, Rand [R-KY]
KY • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 1/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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