U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces Border Security Package to Finish Wall, Eliminate Taxpayer-Funded Entitlement Benefits for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the top Republican on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today introduced the WALL Act to build on her efforts to secure the southern border.
“President Donald Trump and the Republican majorities in the House and Senate have not just a mandate but an obligation to secure the border and protect American families,” said Senator Britt. “The United States needs a completed border wall—it is just common sense to have a physical barrier in place to ensure only lawful entry into our country. The WALL Act would ensure the completion of America’s border wall without raising taxes on U.S. citizens or increasing the national debt by a single penny. It would accomplish this by eliminating taxpayer-funded entitlement benefits for illegal aliens, which would further deter illegal migration.”
The WALL Act would appropriate $25 billion to finish building a wall on our southern border without raising taxes on U.S. citizens or increasing the national debt. It would be funded by closing loopholes and eliminating taxpayer-funded entitlements and tax benefits for people who are here illegally. It would also impose monetary fines on people who either come into the country illegally or overstay their visas. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated in 2018 that enacting the provisions in this bill would save $33 billion over ten years.
Senator Britt also introduced the WALL Act in the 118th Congress. Cosponsors in the 119th Congress include Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Rounds (R-S.Dak.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).
“Now is the time to finish the southern border wall. The WALL Act helps President Trump complete what he started in his first term and does it all without adding a dime to our national debt,”said Senator Risch. “For the last four years, millions of illegal immigrants flooded across our southern border, exploiting open-border policies and wasting vast sums of taxpayer dollars. Those days are over.”
“Finishing the border wall is essential to stopping the flood of illegal immigration, combating drug and human trafficking, and protecting our communities. In Texas, we have seen the disastrous consequences of an open border for the past four years. This crisis isn’t just a matter of national security, it’s about defending the rule of law and keeping Texan and American families safe. I am proud to join Sen. Britt to ensure the border wall gets completed and we restore order and security at our border,” said Senator Cruz.
The full text of the bill can be found HERE.
This effort follows successful passage of Senator Britt’s bipartisan, landmark immigration enforcement legislation, the Laken Riley Act, in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
“The Laken Riley Act is a monumental step in protecting American families and communities. However, we can’t stop there. With the introduction of the WALL Act, we’re making it clear that we’ll keep fighting to empower the Trump Administration with the resources needed to make America safe again,” Senator Britt concluded.
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