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Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
12/30/2022, 3:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6122
Bill 117 hr 6122, also known as the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent federal funds from being used to support illegal immigration in the United States.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it prohibits any federal agency or program from providing financial assistance to individuals who are in the country illegally. This includes benefits such as welfare, housing assistance, and healthcare services.
Additionally, the bill requires all federal agencies to verify the immigration status of individuals before providing any form of financial assistance. This is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support individuals who are not legally entitled to receive them. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to increase border security and enforcement of immigration laws. This includes funding for additional border patrol agents, technology upgrades, and infrastructure improvements along the US-Mexico border. Overall, the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act aims to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that federal funds are not being used to support illegal immigration in the United States.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it prohibits any federal agency or program from providing financial assistance to individuals who are in the country illegally. This includes benefits such as welfare, housing assistance, and healthcare services.
Additionally, the bill requires all federal agencies to verify the immigration status of individuals before providing any form of financial assistance. This is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to support individuals who are not legally entitled to receive them. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to increase border security and enforcement of immigration laws. This includes funding for additional border patrol agents, technology upgrades, and infrastructure improvements along the US-Mexico border. Overall, the Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act aims to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that federal funds are not being used to support illegal immigration in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6122
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based solely on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern border after January 20, 2017.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6122
Bill HR 6122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 2, 2021. Bill HR 6122 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 2, 2021.  Bill HR 6122's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6122
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
50Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6122
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6122
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act
To prohibit the payment of certain legal settlements to individuals who unlawfully entered the United States.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6122
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