Who it affects
- Department of Homeland Security
- Immigrants seeking permanent residency
In committeeImmigrationGovernment spending
Protect American Values Act
H.R. 10045 · House bill · Introduced Aug. 6, 2026
The Protect American Values Act would bar federal funding for Homeland Security’s “public charge” immigration rule affecting immigrants seeking permanent residency.
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Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would ban federal spending to carry out the “Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility” rule.
- The ban would include money collected through fees and apply in every fiscal year.
- It would also cover agency guidance and other policies that carry out or explain the rule.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Chu, Judy (D-CA)
- Introduced
- Aug. 6, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 61
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- Aug. 6, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.