Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida has introduced the “Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency Act of 2024” (BARRIER Act of 2024) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The proposed legislation seeks to limit federal financial assistance to entities that aid or facilitate illegal immigration into the United States.
The BARRIER Act would make any entity, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and corporations, ineligible for federal financial assistance if they assist in illegal immigration.
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The bill targets organizations providing transportation, shelter, financial support, or legal assistance to individuals attempting to enter or stay in the U.S. without legal status.
“NGOs and non-profits serve as the foot soldiers for the Biden-Harris administration’s mass-migration policies by helping illegal aliens cross the border and stay here for years after illegally. My legislation, the BARRIER Act, will strip these organizations of their federal funding, which can be used to assist those who break federal law. The federal government should not be financing the destruction of its own country,” said Congressman Gaetz.
Under this law, beginning in the fiscal year after its enactment, such entities would be barred from receiving federal funds if they support individuals who violate U.S. immigration laws. This includes providing services to individuals attempting illegal entry or those already in the U.S. without lawful status.
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Gaetz’s legislation reflects growing concerns over the role of certain organizations in supporting illegal immigration and aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support such activities.
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