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Senator Cotton's Bill Targets Noncitizen Benefits and Protections

12/4/2025

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a bill to end federal benefits for noncitizens, including Medicaid and food stamps.
It prioritizes American citizens and would denaturalize those involved in violent protests.
It would require revetting Afghan nationals in the United States after a shooting linked to an Afghan immigrant.
The bill would terminate Temporary Protected Status for migrants if home-country conditions improve or crime rates exceed the national average.

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced a bill to end federal benefits for noncitizens, including Medicaid and food stamps.
It prioritizes American citizens and would denaturalize those involved in violent protests.
It would require revetting Afghan nationals in the United States after a shooting linked to an Afghan immigrant.
The bill would terminate Temporary Protected Status for migrants if home-country conditions improve or crime rates exceed the national average.