The Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026 restricts certain federal assistance benefits to U.S. citizens.
The Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026 restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to individuals who are verified as U.S. citizens. This includes benefits provided under federal assistance programs, excluding those related to taxation. The Act mandates that applicants provide documentary evidence of citizenship and have their citizenship status confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security or the Social Security Administration. It also requires entities to verify citizenship through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program.
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