Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act

H.R. 9667 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 14, 2026. It would change federal law to limit eligibility for programs like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), SSI, TANF, WIC, housing assistance, and home energy aid to U.S. citizens only. The bill was referred to several House committees. It was introduced by Representatives Fuller, Carter of Georgia, and McCormick.

This bill would change who qualifies for federal programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing help. Houston has many residents who use these programs, so changes to eligibility rules could affect people in the community.