America First Act

The America First Act would restrict access to numerous federal benefit programs for non-citizens with specific immigration statuses. It would require citizenship verification for programs including Medicaid, Medicare, Head Start, WIC, school meals, housing assistance, and tax credits. The bill specifically targets individuals who are unlawfully present, granted parole, asylum, temporary protected status, or deferred action (including DACA recipients). It would also reduce funding for schools in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.