The bill also would standardize and streamline the process for States to get exemptions from Federal welfare requirements. Lastly. the Senate Republican welfare reform bill would put limits on who can get welfare. but do so recognizing the various needs of our citizens and our communities. In the Brown/Dole bill. we have included a provision specifically stating that illegal aliens are not eligibl.e for welfare benefits. except emergency medical. For legal aliens. their sponsors income is deemed available to them until they become naturalized U.S. citizens and legal aliens who receive 12 months of welfare benefits are required to be reported to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for possible deportation as a public charge. Welfare recipients addicted to drugs or alcohol. under this bill. are required to participate in a rehabilitation program and undergo random drug tests to remain eligible. Persons found innocent by reason of insanity would not be eligible for disability benefits based on their mental condition.
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