Prevents federal funds from being used to enforce the Department of Homeland Security's "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" rule.
The Protect American Values Act prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the Department of Homeland Security's "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility" rule. This rule is seen as potentially impeding access to essential services for many families and introducing uncertainty for immigrants. The act emphasizes the importance of immigrants and their families to the nation and the critical role of federal, state, and local assistance programs in promoting self-sufficiency and community health.
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