Statement of Administration Policy
H.R. 2581--Verify First Act--Rep. Barletta, R-PA and 14 cosponsors
The Administration supports H.R. 2581, the Verify First
Act. Under Obamacare, millions of dollars in advance payments
of the premium tax credit may have been paid on behalf of
individuals who were likely ineligible beneficiaries,
including illegal immigrants. By eliminating the practice of
providing advance payments while an applicant's immigration
status is being verified, this bill stems the flow of
payments to ineligible individuals under Obamacare and
strengthens the ability of the Administration to ensure
premium tax credits will be appropriately provided to
eligible individuals under the American Health Care Act of
2017 (AHCA). By protecting the integrity of Federal funds,
this bill furthers the President's vision of a more efficient
Federal Government that respects taxpayer dollars. H.R. 2581 would prohibit advance payments of premium tax
credits to individuals under current law and the AHCA, unless
the Secretary of the Treasury receives confirmation that the
individual is a citizen or a national of the United States,
or is lawfully present in the United States.
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