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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

Congress currently has a unique opportunity, through the reconciliation process, to align both the House and the Senate on an agreed upon budget which will ultimately allow Congress to pass legislation that supports an America First agenda. As Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee and a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, there are numerous opportunities to engage in this process. 

Republicans are committed to delivering on their promise to the American people by securing our borders, restoring American energy dominance, and rolling back burdensome regulations, all while saving billions of dollars to be put back into the pockets of hard-working taxpayers. 

Constituents across the Fourth District know firsthand the struggles faced due to increased grocery prices, increased energy bills which induce stress over higher gas prices, and imperiled national security through unprecedented numbers of illegal immigrants crossing our borders and putting our communities in danger. Because of this, Arkansans and Americans alike are demanding change, and House Republicans are ready to step up to the plate to deliver relief that is long overdue.

The budget resolution passed in the House this week creates a necessary blueprint to deliver on the promises House Republicans made to the American people by saving billions of taxpayer dollars, unleashing America’s energy potential, and implementing an America First agenda. Advancing this budget resolution will now allow committees, like the House Natural Resources Committee, to get to work on the nuts and bolts of reconciling the budget, implementing savings across the entirety of the government, and harnessing our biggest revenue generators like domestic energy production. 

By unlocking access to our energy and mineral reserves, actively managing federal forests, streamlining burdensome permitting processes, and repealing wasteful IRA spending, we will deliver a balanced, responsible reconciliation bill that builds the wealth of our nation without bankrupting future generations. Promises made, promises kept – House Republicans will continue to deliver relief to the American people, and it will be exciting to see the reconciliation process majorly contribute to these efforts.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

For many of us in rural parts of the country, agriculture roots run deep. Generations of families have invested their livelihoods tending to crops, raising livestock, and feeding millions through the bounty of their hard-earned harvest. Arkansans are certainly no stranger to this way of life. In the Natural State, we recognize how deeply important the agriculture industry is, not only to our own pocketbooks, but the success and sustainability of our country’s economy. American agriculture is unparalleled in its innovation, growth, and success which is why organizations like FFA, Future Farmers of America, are so important. 

It was a great honor to be a member of the Fountain Lake High School FFA local chapter and later serve as the Arkansas State FFA President. During this time, I learned important lessons through wonderful instructors like Mr. Albert McCoin, who ensured his students gained as much as they possibly could through classroom teachings, technical education, and leadership opportunities. Mr. McCoin also taught us, through his own example, just how valuable it is to be a hard worker and a dedicated leader. And his personal challenge to participate in public speaking and leadership opportunities would later factor into my service as the Representative of the Fourth District of Arkansas, something for which I will always be grateful. From learning how to tie a tie to what cutlery to use first in a formal dinner, FFA taught us important life lessons, not just in the agriculture industry, but to set us up for success in any of our career paths.

The timing of National FFA Week is not just a random week that was selected on the calendar, it was intentionally chosen in 1948 to fall upon President George Washington’s birthday in honor and recognition of our first President’s contributions to our nation’s agriculture industry. President Washington didn’t see himself first as a great leader, general, or even president. He saw himself first as a farmer. His life was dedicated to learning more about farming, creating a better agriculture industry to bolster the country’s output of crops and livestock, and developing more successful farming methods. This is an excellent reminder for us that our nation was built upon the backs of farmers. Washington’s dedication to farming remains a great influence on how FFA members conduct their own affairs and upon which the organization sets its values.

“Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” is the motto adopted by the FFA in 1952 which has held firm today, over 70 years later. There is no better reminder just how important it is to continue learning, developing, and serving. As the demand for the earth’s bounty increases and technology advances in agriculture and forestry, there is a strong need for a technically educated workforce with hands-on experience.  There’s no more important time for strong vocational and technical education programs at the high school level than today.  My hope is that these programs grow stronger and that the students whose lives are enriched by the FFA organization would take part in every opportunity presented to them, develop their skills and knowledge to the best of their ability, and boldly press forward with a heart for service toward their communities. This week, may we all be grateful to FFA for their dedicated service in cultivating excellent leaders for our nation and the future of farming and agriculture. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

In today’s world, access to information and connection to others can be most easily found in a small rectangular device in our back pockets. Gone are the days when you had to go to the library to research an issue or find an answer to a question in a book. We no longer have phone booths or even landlines when trying to reach someone by phone. With the internet and phone combined in our back pockets, access to information and others has never been easier than it is today.

Ironically enough, as our technology advances and we find new, innovative ways for our cell phones to provide us with immediate access to the world, we are losing vital skills as it relates to critical thinking, attention spans, and communication. Cell phones were ultimately created to connect but have instead created more disconnection. Because of cell phone use among young people, distraction in the classroom has never been more concerning. Social media platforms have been intentionally created to become addictive, and even with teachers standing at the front of the classroom, they’re now competing for attention from students, and test scores have become the unfortunate collateral damage.

According to The Nation’s Report Card, test scores in schools across the country have been steeply declining since 2012, presumably in direct correlation to students’ cell phone use. And what’s worse, this cell phone use, even outside of the classroom, seems to also have dire impacts on the mental well-being of our young people. Many students will even tell you they feel less anxious when they put their phones away. As research is being conducted in scholarly settings about this epidemic, there is a large gap in data on the real-time effects of cell phone use in classrooms and its impact on the learning and mental health of students.

That’s why, this week, I proudly introduced the Focus on Learning Act, a bicameral bill that has received immense bipartisan support directly aimed at ensuring students are equipped to excel in the classroom, distraction-free. This bill instructs the U.S. Surgeon General to study the effects of cell phone use in schools and the impact on students’ mental health and academic performance. The legislation also implements a nationwide pilot program that provides students with secure containers to store their cell phones during school hours. Our young people are our future, and we are responsible for raising them to be successful, strong individuals. 

Numerous states, Arkansas included, have already paved the way for progress through various initiatives that will curb cell phone use among students. Distraction and disconnection among young people have never been higher, and I applaud the efforts by Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Legislature who are implementing similar policies at the state level and Senator Tom Cotton as he introduced this bill in the Senate last week. Once again, Arkansas continues to create the blueprint for better legislation for our students and school systems, and I look forward to seeing the positive effects in years to come.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

America is blessed with an abundance of fuel to produce reliable, diversified, and accessible energy, but the consumption demands are creating supply challenges. It is senseless on many levels to throttle instead of grow energy supply as we have seen in the past. American energy supports thousands of jobs, is essential for economic prosperity, and bolsters our national security.

President Trump’s Executive Orders are first steps toward renewing American energy dominance and were officially signed by Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, this week. Energy exploration and production on federal lands and waters, together with our robust private lands energy economy, can meet our nation’s growing energy needs for transportation, heat, power, and electricity.

Additionally, creating jobs through producing and processing critical minerals will not only contribute to our energy production, but create room for hundreds of American jobs – boosting the U.S. economy and supporting families across the country. A lot of our country’s minerals are found right here in the Fourth District of Arkansas, and I look forward to seeing how our community and Fourth District family will undoubtedly benefit from these initiatives.

Policies to withdraw vital energy production projects should have never happened in the first place. President Trump and his administration are changing course, and we watch in anticipation as our nation’s energy production is on the precipice of being unleashed and communities can begin to thrive. Secretary Burgum said it best: “We are committed to working collaboratively to unlock America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of America’s natural resources and innovation.” 

House Republicans remain committed to working alongside the President to ensure his efforts toward American energy dominance are complimented with Congressional action. This week, House Republicans voted to pass The Protecting American Energy Production Act. This bill prevents future presidents from nationally banning fracking without first receiving approval from Congress. Encouragingly, the bill received bipartisan support as it easily passed the House. As Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, it was one of hopefully many energy bills I will manage and speak in favor of on the House Floor.

Hydraulic fracturing has become a staple in the oil and gas industry, propelling the United States to energy superpower status,by providing 64% of American crude oil and 78% of our natural gas. This surge in supply directly contributes to lower prices for consumers, stimulates economic growth, and creates more job opportunities – all things that my constituents and Americans across the country need.  A ban on hydraulic fracturing is ultimately a barrier between hardworking Americans and economic prosperity, and House Republicans are dedicated to ensuring that these opportunities will never be taken away from them again. 

Whether banning drilling and fracking projects on federal land or withdrawing mineral leases, these decisions cause immediate as well as delayed effects because energy and mining projects across the country are in various stages of development that can take years and even decades from the project start to production. Inconsistent policy creates uncertainty and cuts off our energy industry at the knees, which sets back our country’s energy production potential. This bill will protect American energy from future administrations looking to hinder energy production. This is a strong first step to address the energy crisis, and House Republicans are committed to advancing more legislation to unleash American energy as we continue to work alongside the President to restore American energy dominance.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

For four years, the American people have been in last place. Under the previous administration, Americans felt increasing financial burdens, economic woes, and safety concerns at every turn. Countless constituents across the Fourth District called our offices in Washington D.C. and Arkansas to express their deep concerns with how they were going to keep their families safe, warm, and fed. So, in November, when it was time for the American people to cast their vote, they voted for prosperity, for relief, and for solutions. Within the first week of President Trump’s second administration, he has held true to his promises of putting Americans first.

In recent travels to the southern border, it was clear that our nation is facing an unprecedented national security crisis. Increased drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal border crossings just miles away from American homes, families, and children has exacerbated the need for an administration to protect the American people from dangerous individuals who threaten the safety of our citizens, not just in border states, but across the entire country. In November, the American people voted for a president who decided to face the border crisis directly and put the safety of the American people first. President Trump’s numerous Executive Orders during his first week in office did just that – declaring a national emergency at the southern border, authorizing continued wall construction, ending the “catch and release” program, and designating drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, among additional efforts that will bolster our national security.

While the President made extensive steps to secure our nation’s borders, House and Senate Republicans were hard at work keeping our promises to the American people as well. Recently, the House and Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, which was then sent to the President’s desk to be signed into law this week. Last year, a young nursing student with a bright future was senselessly and tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant who took advantage of the soft border policies under the previous administration. 

Unfortunately, we hear similar stories far too often. Just a few months ago, our Fourth District lost a friend, daughter, and devoted public servant at the hands of an illegal immigrant, reminding us that this issue is just as close to home as the unfortunate incident in Georgia. Under the Republican controlled House, Senate, and White House, we are ensuring that our borders are secure, Americans are protected, and no more families will ever have to grieve a senseless loss like this again.

While there is certainly a long road ahead of us, House Republicans remain dedicated to working with the new administration to create a better America for all Americans instead of creating a border security crisis that puts every American at risk. It’s time for common sense to enter back into the equation as we tackle these issues. The American people made their choice in November, and in the first few weeks, the Republican-led Congress and President Trump established bipartisan law to change course in keeping Americans safe, but there is still much work left to be done.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

H.R. 176 authored by Rep. McClintock today passed the House Judiciary Committee.  

The Congressman delivered the following remarks at the hearing in support of the legislation:

Statement on H.R. 176 
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
February 26, 2025

Mr. Chairman:

Although our political differences these days are vast, there are still some things we came together on in this committee during the last session, and one of them was an enduring opposition to Hamas and the terrorism they unleashed on innocent civilians in Israel a little over 500 days ago.

Just last week, the barbaric inhumanity of Hamas was revealed again in the macabre and infuriating spectacle of returning the bodies of the Bibas family.  We last saw Shiri alive on October 7th 2023 as she was seized, terrified and sobbing, begging for the lives of her two little boys as they were dragged into the hell on Earth that Hamas created.  Last week, their murdered bodies were returned as trophies, and later we learned in a final act of cruelty, that Sheri’s body had been substituted for another.

We all came together on this committee last year and said that such monsters as these should never be admitted into our country, never given safe haven on our soil, and never tolerated when we find them.

HR 176 says that anyone associated with Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in any capacity, or anyone who assisted their terrorist activities in any form, will not be allowed in this country under any circumstances, will be immediately removed if we find them here, and under no circumstances will we  allow them to receive any immigration benefit under our laws.

For reasons I find inexplicable, the Senate couldn’t be bothered to take up this bill in the last session.  Hopefully, they will find the time in this session.

Under current law, being a member of Hamas or being associated with its barbaric attack against Israel is not an explicit ground of inadmissibility or removability.  That’s not good enough.  Anyone who gave them support in any form should never be allowed in this country.

During the Biden years,  the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered at the Southern border soared to 392.  Too many were allowed into the country.  How many more were among the two million known got-aways is anybody’s guess.

After the October 7 attacks, Director Wray warned that the FBI “cannot and [does] not discount the possibility that Hamas…could exploit the conflict to call on their supporters to conduct attacks on our own soil.”

In the last month, we recorded a 95 percent reduction in illegal border crossings, thanks to President Trump’s determination to protect our country and secure our borders.  This bill will give them an additional tool to quickly remove dangerous foreign nationals from our soil.  And it will make it impossible for future presidents to waive in these monsters to take residence in our communities.

This bill sends an important message around the world: if you have associated with Hamas, you will get no comfort or quarter here.  You are persona non grata in America, as you should be in any corner of the world that values peace, justice, and human dignity.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Representative Tom McClintock and members of the California congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Biden calling on him not to establish a proposed Range of Light National Monument.  The proposed monument would redesignate over 1.4 million acres of federal land, including the entirety of the Sierra National Forest and the San Joaquin River Gorge.

The letter is co-signed by Representatives Doug LaMalfa, Kevin Kiley, Vince Fong, David Valadao, Jay Obernolte and Darrell Issa.

The text of the letter is below and here:

January 8, 2025
 

The Honorable Joe Biden
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Biden,

We write to express our strong opposition to the proposed Range of Light National Monument, which would redesignate over 1.4 million acres of federal land, including the entirety of the Sierra National Forest and the San Joaquin River Gorge.

In 1906, the Antiquities Act provided the Executive Branch with the authority to designate national monuments on federal land containing a historic or scientific interest.  These designations were to “be confined to the smallest area compatible with proper care and management of the objects to be protected.”  Those objects are confined to “historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, or other objects of historic or scientific interest.”  The Supreme Court has long held that the power over public land is entrusted to Congress, but Presidents have broadly interpreted the Antiquities Act and abused its original intent to expand both the size and justifications for national monument designations.  Although the Antiquities Act gives the President the authority to establish national monuments on federal lands, it would be prudent to recognize the importance of congressional and local input before implementing a change that would greatly affect the local areas.

Since the Range of Light National Monument’s inception, there has been strong opposition from various stakeholders around the area of the proposed monument.  These stakeholders recognize that the decreased access from the designation would be devastating for the local economy, and the increased environmental regulation from the designation would be counterproductive to prevent forest fires.  This designation would be a gross government overreach, and due to the potentially devastating effects of the proposal, along with the strong opposition of local stakeholders, we call on you to not establish the proposed Range of Light National Monument.

Thank you for your consideration.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-05) introduced the following bills at the start of the 119th Congress:

Proven Forest Management Act – The Proven Forest Management Act expands throughout the entire National Forest System the categorical exclusion for forest management projects that was secured for the Tahoe Basin in the 2016 WINN Act.

Action Versus No Action Act – The Action Versus No Action Act requires federal land management agencies to evaluate forest management activity and the alternative of no action.

Legislation to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes – The legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to engage in wildfire suppression and management activities that apply to Forest Service land within 24 hours of identifying a fire. 

Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act – The bill makes certain acts related to Social Security or identification document fraud a ground for barring a non-U.S. national from admission into the United States or deporting the individual.  Offenses that trigger this ground of inadmissibility and deportability include knowingly and without lawful authority producing a false identification document and making a false statement of material fact in an application for Social Security disability benefits.

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act – The bill prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including protection from being deported to a country where the individual’s life or freedom would be threatened, or asylum in the United States.

Deport Alien Gang Members Act – The bill creates grounds of inadmissibility and deportability for criminal gang members, sets procedures for the designation of criminal gangs by the Secretary of Homeland Security, mandates detention for such aliens, and denies any form of immigration-related relief to such aliens.

Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act – The bill allows for recreation on Hetch Hetchy and requires San Francisco to pay fair market value on water from Hetch Hetchy.

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act – The bill directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to a law enforcement officer or firefighter who provides adequate proof of eligibility.

Legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals – The bill allows animals hatched in a fish hatchery to be counted towards the Endangered Species Act count.

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act – The bill revises requirements concerning determinations on whether a species is a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and caps attorney’s fees to prevailing parties in ESA citizen suits.

Default Prevention Act – The Default Prevention Act guarantees the sovereign debt of the United States Government by authorizing the Treasury Secretary to continue to borrow to pay interest and principal due on the debt, even in the event of an impasse concerning the debt limit.

Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line-item veto authority to the President – The joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that authorizes the President to use a line-item veto to reduce an appropriation in a bill or joint resolution.

Amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress – The joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Washington, D.C. – Legislation to honor Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr. passed the United States House of Representatives today.

The bill, H.R. 1555, introduced by Rep. McClintock (CA-05), will designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2300 Sylvan Avenue in Modesto, California, as the “Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr. Post Office Building”.

Corporal Anderson was a native of Modesto, California.  After the September 11 terror attacks, he bravely answered his nation’s call to service by enlisting in the Marine Corps.  He became a member of the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams, or FAST Company.  On December 14, 2004, Corporal Anderson was tragically killed in action while clearing a stronghold in Fallujah, Iraq.

While speaking on the House floor in support of the legislation, Rep. McClintock stated that this bill will “honor and remember those among us who gave up everything”.

The bill was unanimously supported by the Modesto City Council, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, the California Congressional Delegation, and the House Committee on Oversight.

The bill next goes to the Senate for approval.

Below are Rep. McClintock’s full remarks in support of the bill.

H.R. 1555 Michael D. Anderson Jr. Post Office
House Chamber, Washington, D.C.
June 3, 2024

I am proud to present H.R. 1555 for consideration.  This measure names the post office in Modesto, California in honor and memory of Corporal Michael D. Anderson, Jr.  This bill has the unanimous support of the Modesto City Council, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, the entire California Congressional Delegation, and the House Oversight Committee.

There are those who scoff at post office naming bills like this.  Such smug critics simply either do not appreciate or do not understand the sacrifices that these bills recognize and the heroism behind the events that give rise to them.  Let me tell you about the young man this bill honors today.

Mike Anderson was a kid who grew up in Modesto – a farm town in California’s Central Valley that has always maintained the values and traditions of middle America and Mike reflected that in every way.  He loved skateboarding, snowboarding and motorcycles.  He loved tinkering with cars and going camping.  But most importantly, he loved his family, his friends and his country.  As he graduated from Johansen High School, he could look forward to a long and happy lifetime ahead of him.

But in September of that year, America was attacked.  And without hesitation, he stepped forward to defend his country and all that it stands for: the simple freedoms and uniquely American values that produce model towns like Modesto and model citizens like Mike Anderson.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he quickly distinguished himself.

He became a member of the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams, or FAST Company, an elite Marine Corps team designed to fight terror around the world.  In that capacity, he received a letter of commendation from U.S. Ambassador James Foley for defending the U.S. Embassy during riots directed at it.

In September 2004, Corporal Anderson deployed to Iraq to participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, of the First Marine Expeditionary Force.  The Modesto Community rallied around Mike and raised money to ensure that he had the best equipment available including three different sets of protective goggles.

Eleven days before Christmas, on December 14, 2004, Corporal Anderson was leading Marines and Iraqi soldiers in urban clearing operations of the insurgent occupied buildings in the city of Fallujah.  He was the first into a stronghold, when he was tragically killed in action.  He was twenty-one years old.  Corporal Anderson had been scheduled to leave Iraq just a few months later and return to his family where they had already planned a joyous family reunion and vacation.

Corporal Anderson showed tremendous bravery and incredible courage throughout his service and especially that day — his last day — in Fallujah.  It is reflected in his military decorations: including two Purple Hearts, the Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the “V” attachment for Valor, as well as the Combat Action Ribbon.

What stands out the most in the memories of his comrades in arms was his self-sacrifice and concern for the Marines in his squad.  His father remembers, “He was more worried about telling me about one of the guys in his unit first, before telling me about what happened to him.  He felt that since he was a squad leader, he had to take care of his men first.”

James Michener’s haunting question echoes on such exploits, “Where do we get such men?”

We get them from towns like Modesto, from loving families like the Andersons.  Decent young men and women with promising futures who are willing to leave the safety and comfort of hearth and home when their country needs them, and to step into harm’s way to protect their families, their neighbors, their countrymen, and above all, the cause of freedom.

A more important question is, “What would we do without them?”

A few feet from here in the Capitol Rotunda is a fresco called the “Apotheosis of Washington.”  It depicts Gen. Washington, in uniform, ascending to the heavens, flanked by victory and freedom, and surrounded by the essence and fruits of a free nation.  And in that depiction, Washington beckons.

From little towns like Modesto, California, decent young men and women with happy lives and promising futures like Mike Anderson Jr. have answered his call.  I don’t know how their families can bear it.

But I do know what we owe them.  And I do know that we can never repay that debt, except to honor their memory and keep their sacrifice always in mind.  That’s what bills like this are all about: to honor and remember those among us who gave up everything “To proclaim liberty throughout all the land, and unto all the inhabitants thereof.”

Mr. Speaker, the people of Modesto, California and the family of Corporal Anderson — his parents, Angie and Michael Sr., as well as his two little sisters, Callie and Allie – and a grateful nation, ask that the post office of his hometown be named to honor and memorialize the life, service, patriotism, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice of Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California

Washington, D.C. – H.R. 6678 and H.R. 6679 by Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05) passed the House floor today.  The “Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act” (H.R. 6678) and the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act” (H.R. 6679) will next go to the Senate.

H.R. 6678 makes aliens inadmissible to, and removable from, the United States if such aliens are convicted of or admit to committing Social Security fraud and identification document fraud.

The current process for holding aliens accountable for Social Security fraud and identification document fraud is bureaucratized to the point of absurdity.  In one case an alien trafficking in phony identification documents was placed in removal proceedings in 2005, with the lengthy appeals process not concluding until 2013.

Despite the harm of Social Security fraud, there is no guarantee that an alien convicted of or admitting to this crime can be found inadmissible to or removable from the United States.

“The Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act” changes the arduous, counterintuitive, and lengthy process by streamlining the analysis and ensuring that criminal aliens can be held to account and quickly removed from the country for victimizing Americans for Social Security fraud and identification document fraud.

“The No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act” provides that any alien who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, afforded material support to, or otherwise facilitated any of the attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas beginning on October 7, 2023, be found inadmissible to and removable from the United States and ineligible for all relief under the immigration laws.

“It is imperative that Congress ensures that these bad actors will find no refuge in the United States,” remarked Rep. McClintock upon passage of H.R. 6679.

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