To prohibit States that implement programs to assist illegal immigrants from receiving Federal funds, and for other purposes.

In general— No Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to a State under any program for which appropriations are provided on a discretionary basis if the head of the Federal department or agency administering such program determines that such State has implemented a program to provide assistance to aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States.

Rule of construction— Nothing in this Act may be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit any Federal payment to which an individual is entitled under a provision of law.