No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds pursuant to a federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement for any organization that provides legal representation or legal orientation for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present in the United States and are placed in removal proceedings. The bill also prohibits using any federal funds for the Legal Access at the Border program, any successor programs, or federal solicitations for commercial products or services related to such programs.

Bill 117 HR 6621, also known as the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds to provide any assistance or benefits to individuals who are in the United States illegally.

If passed, this bill would prevent federal agencies from using taxpayer money to provide housing, healthcare, education, or any other form of assistance to undocumented immigrants. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that federal funds are not used to support sanctuary cities or any other localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

Supporters of the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act argue that it is necessary to ensure that taxpayer money is not being used to support individuals who are in the country illegally. They believe that providing benefits to undocumented immigrants only encourages more illegal immigration and puts a strain on government resources. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it is inhumane to deny basic assistance to individuals who may be in need, regardless of their immigration status. They also argue that the bill could have unintended consequences, such as making it more difficult for undocumented immigrants to access necessary services, which could ultimately harm public health and safety. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of government in providing assistance to undocumented immigrants. It remains to be seen whether this bill will ultimately be passed into law.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6621

Introduced on
2022-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds pursuant to a federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement for any organization that provides legal representation or legal orientation for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present in the United States and are placed in removal proceedings. The bill also prohibits using any federal funds for the Legal Access at the Border program, any successor programs, or federal solicitations for commercial products or services related to such programs.

Bill 117 HR 6621, also known as the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds to provide any assistance or benefits to individuals who are in the United States illegally.

If passed, this bill would prevent federal agencies from using taxpayer money to provide housing, healthcare, education, or any other form of assistance to undocumented immigrants. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that federal funds are not used to support sanctuary cities or any other localities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

Supporters of the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act argue that it is necessary to ensure that taxpayer money is not being used to support individuals who are in the country illegally. They believe that providing benefits to undocumented immigrants only encourages more illegal immigration and puts a strain on government resources. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it is inhumane to deny basic assistance to individuals who may be in need, regardless of their immigration status. They also argue that the bill could have unintended consequences, such as making it more difficult for undocumented immigrants to access necessary services, which could ultimately harm public health and safety. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of government in providing assistance to undocumented immigrants. It remains to be seen whether this bill will ultimately be passed into law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prevent recipients of Federal funds from providing, or assisting in the provision of, legal representation to aliens unlawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

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Latest Summary8/30/2022

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds pursuant to a federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement for any organization that provides legal representation or legal or...


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.