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New Bill Targets Welfare Abuse, Bans Overseas Transfers

1/30/2026

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Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act.
The bill bars recipients from sending money overseas.
It requires a benefit-declaration for recipients, with fines up to $100,000.
Moreno says the measure targets welfare abuse following a Minnesota fraud scandal.
The United States remains a leading remittance source, with annual outflows of $80–$90 billion.

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Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Stopping Transfers of Public Funds Abroad Act.
The bill bars recipients from sending money overseas.
It requires a benefit-declaration for recipients, with fines up to $100,000.
Moreno says the measure targets welfare abuse following a Minnesota fraud scandal.
The United States remains a leading remittance source, with annual outflows of $80–$90 billion.