Protect American Values Act of 2026

This bill would bar the use of any federal funds, including fees, to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the Department of Homeland Security rule titled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility," published July 20, 2026. The ban would also cover any guidance or policy that implements or clarifies that rule. The bill includes a statement of Congress's views that the rule would limit immigrant families' access to food, medical care, and housing, and that it goes beyond what Congress authorized.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Mazie K. Hirono Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors