On the recordMarch 25, 2010
I would note that loopholes do remain in the health care legislation. My amendment would simply ensure that the promise that has been made to the American people would be kept. It sets up an effective eligibility verification system consistent with that for other Federal health-related programs. The amendment maintains current law, which prohibits legal immigrants from becoming a public charge on the taxpayers. It also prohibits the Secretary from drafting any regulation that would amend or alter these principles, principles that the President, the Congress, and the American people have said they support. The amendment would reduce fraud and the financial burden of the legislation on the American taxpayers. I reserve the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Illinois.
