We learned that more than 7,000 non-citizens in Wisconsin will no longer receive taxpayer-funded food stamps as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts.

Last year, I voted to root out fraud and abuse in our safety net programs. Those programs were created to help vulnerable Americans who truly need assistance, not to be exploited by foreigners who are gaming the system.

Here’s the bottom line: American safety net programs are for American citizens. That is how we protect these programs for the seniors, disabled individuals, struggling families, and children who rely on them.

That is also why we established a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. Already, federal prosecutors uncovered $1.6 million in food stamp fraud tied to a single convenience store in Milwaukee.

Unfortunately, that is likely just the tip of the iceberg since Governor Evers is refusing to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct an audit of our food stamp records.

We are also restoring accountability by implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving welfare benefits. In 2023, 80% of Wisconsin voters supported these common-sense reforms.

Our goal should always be to help people climb the ladder of opportunity to independence, not trap them in long-term government dependency. Work brings dignity, purpose, and a pathway to a better future.

Wisconsin taxpayers work hard for every dollar they earn. They deserve a government that respects their money, protects vital programs from fraud, and puts American citizens first.