United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6989 — To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States. This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to an individual who submits, with an application for benefits, specified verification that the individual is a citizen or national of the United States.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6989 do?
To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States. This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to an individual who submits, with an application for benefits, specified verification that the individual is a citizen or national of the United States.
Who sponsors HR 6989?
HR 6989 is sponsored by Glenn Grothman (R).
What is the current status of HR 6989?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6989?
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