House Judiciary Committee Investigating Costs of Migrant Housing

With the recent hurricane disasters and the revelation of FEMA money being used on migrants, Republicans in Congress are starting to dig into where taxpayer money is being spent on this front.

To that point, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) recently subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Jordan is seeking information on exactly how much funding has been used for migrant housing.

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Before anyone starts accusing me of pushing fake news, I want to make it clear that I fully understand that the FEMA relief funds and the funds that were used for migrant programs are two different pots.

The issue here is why there are so many funds available for use for illegal immigrants while we seem to be challenged for funds for disaster relief, which I think is a very reasonable question.

Jordan’s letter, in part, stated, “Pursuant to the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee has jurisdiction to conduct oversight of matters concerning federal immigration law to inform potential legislative reforms.

“These potential legislative reforms could include, among other proposals, limiting funding of housing assistance for aliens and ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars are used to benefit the American people, many of whom are struggling to buy homes and pay rent,” Jordan said in the letter.

“To inform such potential reforms, the Committee must first understand the Biden-Harris Administration’s current application of federal immigration law.”

Housing costs for migrants have always been a hot issue, but this has really become top of mind during the recovery and relief efforts in states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.

This issue has also become a sore spot for voters, which is reflected in recent poll movement in these states, especially in North Carolina, a state Trump desperately needs to win this election.

In both Georgia and North Carolina, Trump has seen positive movement in the polls, but the numbers are still way too close for comfort in two states Trump must-have for his easiest path to 270.