Bill > S3318

This bill proposes several significant changes to immigration policy, focusing on restricting benefits and protections for non-citizens and naturalized individuals. It would eliminate federal public benefits for non-citizens, including welfare, Medicaid (except emergency services), food stamps, housing assistance, student financial aid, and certain tax credits. The bill would also allow for denaturalization of citizens who are convicted of or found to have participated in riots, violent protests, or acts perceived as undermining the constitutional order. It expands expedited removal authority for undocumented immigrants, mandates a comprehensive security review of Afghan nationals admitted to the US since January 2021, and suspends special immigrant visa and refugee processing for Afghans during this review. Additionally, the bill introduces an automatic termination mechanism for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) based on crime rate calculations, allowing for status revocation if the crime rate among nationals from a specific country exceeds the national average by 20% or if the Department of Homeland Security determines conditions in their home country no longer warrant protection. These provisions aim to prioritize the safety and interests of US citizens by implementing stricter immigration controls and reducing protections for non-citizens.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3318/all-info