U.S. Senate ·

To rescind certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and certain changes to Medicaid.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation aims to reduce federal spending by rescinding specific funds previously allocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Additionally, the bill introduces structural changes to the Medicaid program, modifying how these federal healthcare resources are distributed and managed. For Arlington residents, these shifts could have mixed implications. While the reduction in ICE funding may alter the scale of local federal enforcement operations, changes to Medicaid eligibility or funding levels could directly impact low-income families and individuals in the county who rely on these services for medical coverage. Ultimately, the bill represents a broader effort to reallocate federal dollars, potentially tightening the budget for specific immigration oversight while fundamentally restructuring the administrative requirements and availability of state-supported health assistance programs.

Roll-call votes

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Jan 30, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Amendment Rejected
49 – 51
Arlington delegation
Full roll call