No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill 118 s 2374, also known as the No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

If passed, this bill would require individuals to provide proof of citizenship or legal residency in order to be eligible for any benefits or subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act. This would effectively exclude undocumented immigrants from accessing healthcare coverage through the federal government.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are only available to those who are legally residing in the United States. They believe that allowing undocumented immigrants to access healthcare benefits would be unfair to American citizens and legal residents. Opponents of the bill argue that denying healthcare coverage to undocumented immigrants could have negative consequences for public health, as these individuals may be less likely to seek medical treatment when needed. They also argue that healthcare is a basic human right that should be available to all individuals, regardless of their immigration status. Overall, the No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about healthcare access for undocumented immigrants in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2374

Introduced on
2023-07-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill 118 s 2374, also known as the No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving benefits under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

If passed, this bill would require individuals to provide proof of citizenship or legal residency in order to be eligible for any benefits or subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act. This would effectively exclude undocumented immigrants from accessing healthcare coverage through the federal government.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are only available to those who are legally residing in the United States. They believe that allowing undocumented immigrants to access healthcare benefits would be unfair to American citizens and legal residents. Opponents of the bill argue that denying healthcare coverage to undocumented immigrants could have negative consequences for public health, as these individuals may be less likely to seek medical treatment when needed. They also argue that healthcare is a basic human right that should be available to all individuals, regardless of their immigration status. Overall, the No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about healthcare access for undocumented immigrants in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to exclude certain individuals subject to certain deferred action from eligibility for health plans offered on the Exchanges, advance payments of the premium tax credit, cost-sharing reductions, a Basic Health Program, and for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Potential Impact
Border security and unlawful immigration
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Immigration status and procedures
Medicaid
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

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Latest Action9/5/2023
Star Print ordered on the bill.