No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits the President from providing assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua, unless the President certifies that the country receiving the assistance has implemented laws and policies that would cease the flow of migrants through the country to the United States.

Bill 117 hr 7528, also known as the No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit federal funds from being used to assist or support individuals who are in the United States illegally.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for various government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding. It would require them to verify the immigration status of individuals before providing any kind of assistance or support. This includes services such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent the misuse of taxpayer dollars and to uphold the rule of law. They believe that providing aid to individuals who are in the country illegally only encourages further illegal immigration and undermines the integrity of the immigration system. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it is inhumane and goes against the values of compassion and inclusivity. They believe that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, should have access to basic services and support. Overall, the No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between enforcing immigration laws and providing assistance to those in need. It remains to be seen how Congress will ultimately decide on this bill.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7528

Introduced on
2022-04-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/14/2022

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits the President from providing assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua, unless the President certifies that the country receiving the assistance has implemented laws and policies that would cease the flow of migrants through the country to the United States.

Bill 117 hr 7528, also known as the No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit federal funds from being used to assist or support individuals who are in the United States illegally.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for various government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding. It would require them to verify the immigration status of individuals before providing any kind of assistance or support. This includes services such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent the misuse of taxpayer dollars and to uphold the rule of law. They believe that providing aid to individuals who are in the country illegally only encourages further illegal immigration and undermines the integrity of the immigration system. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it is inhumane and goes against the values of compassion and inclusivity. They believe that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, should have access to basic services and support. Overall, the No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between enforcing immigration laws and providing assistance to those in need. It remains to be seen how Congress will ultimately decide on this bill.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit United States assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/8/2022

No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits the President from providing assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua, unless the President certifies that the country receiving the assista...


Latest Action4/14/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.