Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to redefine "public charge" and "likely at any time to become a.
The Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to redefine "public charge" and "likely at any time to become a public charge." It specifies that an alien is a public charge if they receive one or more public benefits for more than 12 months in any 36-month period. The bill also establishes requirements for affidavits of support and public charge bonds. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish a list of public benefits that may render an alien a public charge and requires the posting of a public charge bond for certain aliens.
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