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Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

2/3/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 3602

The "Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026," designated as S. 3602 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 8, 2026, aims to clarify provisions related to public charge determinations. The bill's text contains key summaries and findings aimed at addressing specific aspects of the public charge rule. Further details and provisions can be accessed via the official PDF version of the bill available at "https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3602/BILLS-119s3602is.pdf."

Current Status of Bill S 3602

Bill S 3602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2026. Bill S 3602 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2026.  Bill S 3602's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 8, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3602

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3602

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3602

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the definitions of "public charge" and "likely at any time to become a public charge," to establish requirements for affidavits of support and public charge bonds, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the definitions of "public charge" and "likely at any time to become a public charge," to establish requirements for affidavits of support and public charge bonds, and for other purposes.

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