Florida Republican vows to block welfare benefits for noncitizens: 'If you want free stuff, go home'

Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from the state of Florida, stated that he plans to field a proposal to bar noncitizens from getting welfare

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the last votes of the week on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

"No person, without regard to whether that person is a United States national, may be elected to the office of Representative or Senator if that person is a national of any country other than the United States," the measure reads.

"In a globalized world, dual citizenship is more common than ever, and while that’s fine for private citizens, it’s not acceptable for lawmakers entrusted with America’s national interests," Fine noted.

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More recently, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Fine "is doing a fantastic job representing Florida’s 6th Congressional District" and reaffirmed his "Complete and Total Endorsement."

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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