In addition. it allows States to use one set of eligibility rules for families seeking cash welfare and food stamps. Supplemental security income: Denies SSI to prisoners. people who fraudulently receive SSI while in prison. people who receive SSI from two or more States. fugitive felons. and probation and parole violators. Provisions for noncitizens: Present law requires that when aliens come to the United States to live they must sign an affidavit that states they will not become dependent on the State. In other words they will get a job and become productive members of society. Unfortunately. many come to the United States. never become U.S. citizens. and receive assistance from taxpayers. This bill ends. 1 year after enactment. Medicaid and food stamps for most noncitizens now on the welfare rolls until they become citizens. This welfare reform plan Is the first step to allow millions an opportunity at the American Dream. Washington has finally come to the realization what our States and. local communities have long known that dollars alone wont solve this problem.
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Many non-citizens come to the US, never become citizens, and receive assistance from taxpayers.