End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

Legislative Summary: End Welfare for Noncitizens Act (S. 3670)

Overview

The End Welfare for Noncitizens Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 119th Session of the U.S. Senate. The primary purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds to provide public assistance, subsidies, and government services to specific categories of noncitizens.

Key Provisions

The bill establishes a broad prohibition on the appropriation or use of federal funds to provide benefits to refugees, asylees, and undocumented immigrants (defined as aliens present in the United States without legal status).

Specifically, the Act targets the following programs:
* Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance for low-income families.
* Medicaid: Health coverage for low-income individuals and families.
* Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Nutritional assistance (food stamps).
* General Federal Benefits: The bill extends the prohibition to any other federal benefit, including:
* Cash payments.
* Tax benefits/credits.
* Government-provided services.

Who is Affected?

If enacted, this bill would eliminate access to the aforementioned federal resources for the following groups:
1. Refugees: Persons who have been granted refugee status.
2. Asylees: Persons who have been granted asylum.
3. Undocumented Immigrants: Any individual residing in the U.S. without legal immigration status.

Potential Impact

The bill seeks to restrict the scope of the U.S. social safety net by ensuring that noncitizens in these categories are ineligible for federal financial and health support. Because the language includes "any other Federal benefit," the impact could extend beyond traditional welfare to include a wide array of federal subsidies and tax-related incentives.

Procedural Status

• Introduced: January 15, 2026
• Current Status: The bill has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance for further review and consideration.