[19981106]97-400_第105届国会立法中与移民相关的福利规定.pdf

1 See CRS Report 97-1054, Immigration: The New Affidavit of SupportQuestions, Answers,(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 97-400 EPWUpdated November 6, 1998Immigration-Related Welfare Provisions in 105th Congress LegislationJoyce Vialet, Education and Public Welfare DivisionLarry M. Eig, American Law DivisionSummaryIn 1996, the 104th Congress made major changes in rules governing the eligibilityof noncitizens for public assistance. The 105th Congress subsequently addressed themore controversial of these revisions, particularly the termination of benefits for alienswho were already receiving them. Three new laws continue or restore SSI, Medicaid,and food stamps for many beneficiaries. The period during which refugees may receiveassistance also was extended. CBO estimates that the cost of these modifications willcut the estimated savings of the 1996 changes by more than half. Nevertheless, the basicpolicy set by the 1996 law remains in place for aliens who enter after its enactment.BackgroundThe Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996(PRWORA; P.L. 104-193) signi