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BillHR 8172 · 119

Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 2, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 2, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires verification of eligibility for federal benefits for individuals living outside the United States. Checks if people receiving US benefits are actually living in the country.

Sponsored By

Michelle Fischbach
Republican · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 2, 2026
  3. Apr 2, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US citizens and non-citizens living abroad who receive federal benefits, as they may face verification checks to confirm their eligibility. It could lead to benefits being stopped or reduced for those found ineligible.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Financial Services
IntroducedApr 2, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Subjects
  • Climate
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.