Mike Lee looks to halt welfare for illegals going on under Biden with key budget process
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Republicans are angling to pass a strict bill removing welfare eligibility from noncitizens through a key budget process that bypasses the filibuster's 60-vote threshold.
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These individuals would not be eligible to receive welfare benefits, including participation in programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or certain housing benefits. Follow Julia's reporting on X at @JuliaaJohnson_ and send tips to Julia.Johnson@fox.com.
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