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REPORTAR FRAUDE, DESPERDICIO O ABUSO
  • Recommendation Number: 2017-CF-0801-001-B
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: Agosto 21, 2017
Closed Date:
Diciembre 14, 2023

Consult with the Office of the Attorney General to establish whether HOPWA and other homeless assistance programs are a Federal public benefit that meets the definition of “providing assistance for the protection of life or safety” and are, therefore, exempt from PRWORA noncitizen eligibility restrictions.

Publication Report

2017-CF-0801 | Agosto 21, 2017

HUD Needs To Clarify Whether Illegal-Undocumented Aliens Are Eligible for Assistance Under the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program

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Community Planning and Development

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    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2017-CF-0801-001-A
    Closed on Diciembre 14, 2023
    Summary

    Clarify whether assistance provided under its community development programs, such as HOPWA, are considered “Federal public benefits” and are, therefore, subject to PRWORA’s noncitizen eligibility restrictions.