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February 22
Highlighted Blogs

The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019 - While the purpose of granting visas to refugees and asylees is humanitarian, they do impact the United States economically. A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveals that the net fiscal impact of refugees and asylees was positive from 2005-2019, at $123.8 billion. This means that refugees and asylees contributed more revenue than they cost in expenditures to the government. The net fiscal benefit to the federal government was estimated at $31.5 billion, and the net fiscal benefit to state and local governments was estimated at $92.3 billion.

Pfluger Legislation Reversing President Biden's Lng Export Ban Passes House - The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. August Pfluger's legislation, H.R. 7176, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024. The bill will reverse the Biden Administration's liquified natural gas (LNG) export ban and unleash American LNG to lower energy costs while advancing U.S. energy security and the security of our allies. American energy is the cleanest, most secure option for the U.S. and our allies. The decision to ban exports creates uncertainty and discourages investments that would otherwise create jobs and expand the supply of natural gas.

Luttrell, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, which amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit Byrne JAG program funds to be used for anti-human trafficking efforts. The Byrne JAG Program currently provides states and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas, including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and mental health programs. Congressman Luttrell’s legislation adds another category to address human trafficking. 

Featured Topic

ID and Tax

"ID and Tax" is a system where unauthorized immigrants would be issued tamper-proof IDs, would be taxed at the same or a higher rate than American citizens, and would be required to work for employers who deduct and match taxes. Find out more about the problems we face and the solutions.
Additional Blog Posts

Sen. Cruz Joins Updated Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act That Protects Children, Privacy 
 

Americans Agree: Enough Is Enough

 

McCaul Joins Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

 

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Virtual Healthcare to Rural Texans

 

Strengthening the Australia-UK-US Alliance

 

Unlocking Domestic LNG Exports Act Passes House
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