S. 3602: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: Jan. 8, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan. 8, 2026)

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Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026

This bill codifies the Trump Administration's 2018 regulation defining a public charge for the adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. 

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) (Jan. 8, 2026)

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