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BillHR 8635 · 119

VERIFY Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to verify the immigration status of individuals before they can receive federal benefits. Establishes a system to verify eligibility for these benefits.

Sponsored By

Jefferson Shreve
Republican · Indiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 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 undocumented immigrants and their access to federal benefits, potentially restricting their ability to receive these benefits. It also impacts federal agencies responsible for administering these benefits, which would need to implement the new verification system.

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 TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

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.