No American Benefits Abroad Act

This Act may be cited as the No American Benefits Abroad Act.

(a) In general. An individual receiving public assistance may not transfer money from the United States to a person or entity outside of the United States by means of an international wire transfer.

(b) Requirement on international wire transfer providers. Any person that provides international wire transfer services to individuals shall, before providing such services, require an individual to notify the provider, in writing, whether the individual receives public assistance.

(c) Public assistance defined. In this section, an individual receives public assistance if the individual receives any payment or other benefit from a means-tested welfare or public assistance program.