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flag A new bill bans federal aid recipients from sending money overseas, with fines up to $100,000 for violations.

flag Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has introduced a bill that would ban individuals receiving federal public assistance from sending money overseas, requiring them to sign a sworn declaration they won’t transfer funds abroad, with violations potentially resulting in $100,000 fines. flag The legislation, aimed at preventing fraud and ensuring taxpayer dollars support domestic needs, comes amid heightened scrutiny over remittance flows, particularly following a Minnesota fraud case involving the Somali community. flag The bill reflects broader debates over welfare policy, economic accountability, and the impact of international money transfers, which totaled $818 billion globally in 2023.

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