H.R. 6987 Introduced Immigration

Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the definition of "public charge" and "likely at any time to become a public charge," to establish requirements for affidavits of support and public charge bonds, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] Introduced January 8, 2026 Cosponsors 12 (12 R) Latest action January 8, 2026

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  1. Jan 8, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 8, 2026 Introduced in House

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