S. 5331 — Protect American Values Act of 2026

This section expresses the sense of Congress that immigrants and their families are a core part of the nation, that federal, state, and local assistance programs promote self-sufficiency for immigrant and mixed-status families, and that the Department of Homeland Security rule on the public charge ground of inadmissibility impedes access to food, medical care, and housing while harming state and local economies, increasing poverty, and worsening public health outcomes.

This section prohibits the use of Federal funds, including fees, to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out the Department of Homeland Security rule entitled “Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility” (91 Fed. Reg. 45324 (July 20, 2026)) or any related guidance or sub-regulatory policy.