Limiting Social Security benefits eligibility to certain individuals

(a) In general Section 202(y) of the Social Security Act is amended to read as follows: (y) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no monthly benefit under this title shall be payable to an individual who is not— (1) a citizen or national of the United States; or (2) an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to monthly benefits for months beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.