S 4878
Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stopping Improper Payments to Foreigners Act, aims to prevent nonimmigrant visa holders from receiving economic impact payments (stimulus funds) distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It modifies eligibility rules to exclude residents with nonimmigrant visas, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to notify the IRS of such individuals and potentially denying them visas if they haven't repaid ineligible refunds. The bill also establishes a process for reviewing previously paid refunds and preventing future visa issuance to those with outstanding debts.
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