Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., aims to stop illegal immigrants from accessing federal housing benefits through new legislation. This proposal targets loopholes and limits funding for sanctuary cities.
End Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act
The legislation, known as the End Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act, is part of a broader Republican goal to prevent illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities from benefiting at the expense of American citizens. According to Hagerty, approximately 24,000 illegal immigrants take advantage of federally subsidized housing programs, effectively displacing deserving American citizens from these resources.
The preliminary estimates are 24,000 of these illegals are utilizing HUD programs, crowding out Americans that would be deserving of these programs.
The bill aims to solidify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) measures to prevent illegal immigrants from benefiting from taxpayer-funded housing through loopholes. HUD’s recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants with incomplete eligibility verification.
Targeting Sanctuary Cities
The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate certain incentives for sanctuary cities by cutting their access to Community Development Block Grants (CBDG). Hagerty argues that these incentives have led to more sanctuary cities being established, particularly in states losing population and political influence.
You can count these illegal aliens for allocating congressional districts and electoral votes. That is the motive behind the crime.
Hagerty also highlighted the law change requiring public housing authorities to verify citizenship status before providing assistance. This change would shift the current requirement from optional to mandatory, ensuring illegal immigrants are excluded from programs like Section 202 and Section 811, which support low-income elderly individuals and people with disabilities.
Bipartisan Support and Goals
Hagerty believes this legislation will receive wide public support. By addressing these issues, the bill aligns with broader Republican efforts to address illegal immigration. There is an ongoing push by the party to pass similar measures at both federal and state levels.
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