WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Tom Cotton issued the following press release:
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to prioritize Arkansans and ensure that migrants are not benefiting at the expense of American citizens. The American Citizens First Act will tighten immigration standards to protect American citizens.
"Hardworking Arkansans should not be forced to support non-U.S. citizens on federal programs. My bill will put American citizens first," said Senator Cotton.
Text of the bill can be found here (https://www.cotton.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/american_citizens_first_act.pdf).
The American Citizens First Act would:
* End federal benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, student financial aid, etc.) for anyo...