What does Preamble of No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Housing and Community Development Act. It aims to prohibit grant funding to Sanctuary Cities. The bill also seeks to codify a 'Mixed-Status' rule. This rule intends to prevent the prorating of housing assistance to households with residents who are considered illegal aliens.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act'.

What does ALIEN BENEFIT BANS. of No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act do?

This section amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to restrict housing assistance based on immigration status. It prohibits the use of federal grant funds for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Grants to entities providing assistance to ineligible individuals are also prohibited. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is restricted from providing grants to states or local governments that do not comply with certain immigration-related requirements, including honoring ICE detainment requests and providing advanced notice of release for removable noncitizens. The legislation modifies rules regarding eligibility verification for housing assistance, requiring verification for all family members regardless of age before financial assistance is provided.

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No Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits federal housing grant funding to states and local governments that do not comply with immigration enforcement requirements, such as honoring ICE detainment requests.
The legislation restricts housing assistance to only U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents, and prohibits grants to entities that assist ineligible individuals.
It codifies a 'Mixed-Status' rule, requiring eligibility verification for all family members before housing assistance is provided, regardless of age.

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