Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Citizens First Act, aiming to prioritize citizens over migrants by eliminating federal benefits for noncitizens, expanding powers for DHS to denaturalize individuals involved in violent unlawful protests, and introducing strict reassessment procedures for Afghan nationals and TPS recipients.Cotton said, "Hardworking Arkansans should not be forced to support non-U.S. citizens on federal programs," underscoring efforts to put citizens first in federal aid and immigration policy.