Mr. President. I oppose the Kennedy amendment. It would seriously erode fundamental welfare reform as it relates to noncitizens. The amendment does not just apply to children who are already here. The exemption applies to those who will come to the United States in the future. as well. The bill provides for a 5year ban on Federal meanstested benefits. including cash. medical assistance. housing. food assistance. and social services. The Kennedy amendment creates a new exception to all these benefits to aliens under age 18. It is the taxpayer. not the families and sponsors of the children. who will assume the responsibility for their needs.
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