Congressman Fuller Introduces the SHIELD Citizens Act, Requiring U.S. Citizenship for Federal Welfare Programs

July 15, 2026 Press Release Washington D.C. - Congressman Fuller introduced the Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens Act, or the SHIELD Citizens Act, H.R. 9667, to keep federal welfare programs for citizens of the United States only, barring the programs for non-citizens. The bill amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to require citizenship for TANF, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, federal housing assistance, WIC, and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. "Thirty years ago, this would have been a bipartisan issue, but this illustrates how far the radical left has shifted. Welfare programs funded by American tax dollars should not be the incentive, nor should they be available to non-citizens," said Congressman Fuller. Issues : Congress