Summary
Republican Representative Randy Fine plans to introduce a bill to stop non-citizens from receiving SNAP benefits and other welfare in the U.S. Over 1.7 million non-citizens received SNAP benefits in 2023, costing around $5.7 billion. The government shutdown could affect SNAP benefits distribution.
Key Facts
- Representative Randy Fine plans to introduce a bill to ban non-citizens from receiving SNAP and other welfare benefits.
- SNAP provides grocery assistance to low- and no-income households in the U.S.
- About 42 million people used SNAP in May 2025.
- Analysis shows 1.764 million non-citizens received SNAP benefits in 2023.
- Non-citizens make up a small portion of SNAP recipients and use less welfare per person compared to U.S. citizens.
- Section 8 housing, Medicaid, and cash assistance eligibility for non-citizens depend on immigration status and income.
- A government shutdown, now lasting 30 days, could delay November SNAP benefit distribution.
