House Republicans push Texas bills targeting illegal alien violence and sanctuary city funding
December 31, 2024 | Rules: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
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The U.S. House Committee on Rules convened on December 31, 2024, to discuss several legislative bills, including H.R. 3724, 4790, 5179, 5339, 5717, 7909, and H.J.Res. 136. The meeting focused on addressing various issues related to immigration, consumer protection, and local government accountability.
The session began with remarks from the committee chairman, who criticized the Biden-Harris administration for creating problems that he claimed were not requested by the public. He emphasized that the bills under consideration aim to restore order to what he described as nonsensical policies. The chairman asserted that House Republicans are committed to ensuring the safety of American homes, the security of retirement funds, and the responsible use of taxpayer money. He highlighted the importance of protecting consumer choices and First Amendment rights, stating that each bill addresses these critical concerns.
Two specific bills were underscored for their significance to Texas. The first, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, seeks to clarify that illegal aliens who commit domestic violence are subject to deportation and inadmissibility in the U.S. The chairman argued that this legislation is necessary to counteract what he perceives as lax enforcement of immigration laws by the current administration.
The second bill, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, aims to prevent state or local governments that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement from receiving federal funds. The chairman contended that sanctuary cities, which choose to disregard federal immigration laws, should not be incentivized through federal financial assistance.
Following these remarks, the ranking member, Mr. McGovern, addressed the committee, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a civil discourse and condemning any threats of political violence.
The meeting set the stage for a robust discussion on the proposed legislation, with committee members prepared to debate the implications of these bills on immigration policy and local governance. The outcomes of this hearing could significantly influence future legislative actions and the relationship between federal and local authorities regarding immigration enforcement.
The session began with remarks from the committee chairman, who criticized the Biden-Harris administration for creating problems that he claimed were not requested by the public. He emphasized that the bills under consideration aim to restore order to what he described as nonsensical policies. The chairman asserted that House Republicans are committed to ensuring the safety of American homes, the security of retirement funds, and the responsible use of taxpayer money. He highlighted the importance of protecting consumer choices and First Amendment rights, stating that each bill addresses these critical concerns.
Two specific bills were underscored for their significance to Texas. The first, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, seeks to clarify that illegal aliens who commit domestic violence are subject to deportation and inadmissibility in the U.S. The chairman argued that this legislation is necessary to counteract what he perceives as lax enforcement of immigration laws by the current administration.
The second bill, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, aims to prevent state or local governments that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement from receiving federal funds. The chairman contended that sanctuary cities, which choose to disregard federal immigration laws, should not be incentivized through federal financial assistance.
Following these remarks, the ranking member, Mr. McGovern, addressed the committee, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a civil discourse and condemning any threats of political violence.
The meeting set the stage for a robust discussion on the proposed legislation, with committee members prepared to debate the implications of these bills on immigration policy and local governance. The outcomes of this hearing could significantly influence future legislative actions and the relationship between federal and local authorities regarding immigration enforcement.
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