America First Act

This bill would restrict access to numerous federal benefits for non-citizens with specific immigration statuses, including those granted parole, temporary protected status, deferred action (including DACA), asylum, or withholding of removal. Key provisions require citizenship verification for Head Start, WIC, and school meals programs, limit Medicaid and Medicare coverage for these individuals, and restrict access to housing assistance and tax credits. It also includes provisions that would reduce education funding for jurisdictions deemed "sanctuary jurisdictions" that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These changes would directly affect millions of non-citizens and require federal agencies to implement new eligibility verification processes.