SUN Act

House Bill

H.R. 4998

119th Congress

SUN Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank J. Pallone Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-6

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would reinstate a 2019 rule that made it more likely for non-U.S. citizens to be denied admission or permanent residence if they were deemed likely to use certain public benefits. It would undo a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorFrank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)

Introduced8/19/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

SUN Act

This bill would reinstate a 2019 rule that made it more likely for non-U.S. citizens to be denied admission or permanent residence if they were deemed likely to use certain public benefits. It would undo a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule.

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This bill would reinstate a 2019 rule that made it more likely for non-U.S. citizens to be denied admission or permanent residence if they were deemed likely to use certain public benefits. It would undo a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule.

Bill Number: 4998
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Introduced: 8/19/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: SUN Act
Bill Number: 4998
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 8/19/2025
Summary: This bill would reinstate a 2019 rule that made it more likely for non-U.S. citizens to be denied admission or permanent residence if they were deemed likely to use certain public benefits. It would undo a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would reinstate a 2019 rule that made it more likely for non-U.S. citizens to be denied admission or permanent residence if they were deemed likely to use certain public benefits. It would undo a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Preserving Safety Net Integrity Act of 2023This bill enacts with the force and effect of law the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security titled <a>Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds</a> and published on August 14, 2019. The bill also nullifies the final rule issued by DHS titled <a>Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility</a> and published on September 9, 2022.The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits).The 2022 final rule nullified the 2019 final rule.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reinstates a 2019 rule that made it harder for non-U.S. citizens to be admitted or get permanent residence if they were likely to use public benefits
Nullifies a 2022 rule that had reversed the 2019 rule
The 2019 rule aimed to reduce the number of immigrants receiving public assistance

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact non-U.S. citizens seeking to enter or stay in the U.S., making it more difficult for them to be admitted or obtain permanent residence if they are deemed likely to use public benefits like Medicaid or food assistance. This could discourage some immigrants from applying or make it harder for them to gain legal status.