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HR 779118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2023

Policy Area: Social Welfare
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 21, 2024
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2023 (H.R. 779) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at restricting access to Social Security benefits for individuals identified as illegal aliens. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text publicly available to provide detailed provisions or mechanisms of the bill.

Bottom Line

H.R. 779 sought to prohibit Social Security benefits for illegal aliens but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled 'No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2023' and was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security on December 17, 2024, and no further legislative action was taken.
  • No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions or enforcement mechanisms.
Who Benefits?

['Potentially, U.S. Social Security Administration by clarifying eligibility criteria if enacted.', "Taxpayers who may be concerned about Social Security fund allocations, depending on the bill's provisions."]

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits understanding of implementation details and enforcement.', 'Potential administrative challenges in verifying immigration status for Social Security eligibility.', 'Possible legal and policy tradeoffs related to defining and enforcing benefit eligibility based on immigration status.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. It did not advance beyond this stage and is currently classified as failed or expired. The absence of further legislative action suggests limited congressional support or prioritization.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could lead to increased administrative burden on Social Security and immigration agencies to verify eligibility.', 'Potential reduction in Social Security payouts to individuals classified as illegal aliens, affecting Social Security fund distributions.', 'Possible legal challenges or policy debates regarding the definition and enforcement of eligibility criteria based on immigration status.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public scrutiny. The bill's referral to a subcommittee without further action indicates limited legislative progress. Oversight considerations include the administrative feasibility of enforcing immigration-based eligibility restrictions and the potential for legal or procedural challenges.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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