A new bill in the House seeks to block entities such as non-governmental organizations from receiving federal aid if they assist illegal immigrants in violation of immigration laws.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced legislation, called the “Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act,” this week along with several GOP colleagues.
The bill would “limit the availability of Federal financial assistance for entities that aid or facilitate illegal immigration, and for other purposes,” according to the text of the legislation.
An entity such as a non-governmental organization or a corporation would be ineligible to receive “any” federal money if it violates immigration laws starting in the first fiscal year after enactment, the bill states.
Federal aid here is defined by a part of U.S. Code that covers grants, loans, and more — but not…
