Federal · 119th Congress
Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act
Policy areaSocial Welfare
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Cosponsors6
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRU.S. Representative · 1st District · GA
Richard McCormickRU.S. Representative · 7th District · GA
Rick W. AllenRU.S. Representative · 12th District · GA
Jack BergmanRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MI
Russell FryRU.S. Representative · 7th District · SC
Barry LoudermilkRU.S. Representative · 11th District · GAOther titles2
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to restrict eligibility for Federal welfare programs to citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history6
Jul 14, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House