Blackburn, Kennedy Introduce Bill To Stop Biden From Funding Housing For Illegal Aliens Over Veterans
May 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Heroes Over Aliens Act to prohibit the use of federal dollars to house illegal aliens in the United States when veterans remain homeless.
“In Joe Biden’s America, illegal immigrants are prioritized over our veterans. As homelessness increases across the nation, it is unthinkable that taxpayer funds are used to house those who break the law instead of American heroes. It’s common sense to stop all federal funding for this offensive practice while there are still thousands of veterans living on the streets,” said Senator Blackburn.
“Veterans sacrificed for our country and deserve our thanks and support. The Heroes Over Aliens Act would prevent the Biden administration from prioritizing illegal immigrants over homeless heroes,” said Senator Kennedy.
BACKGROUND:
- On June 12, 2023, August 21, 2023, and April 12, 2024, the Biden administration announced three separate actions to fund housing for immigrants—the majority of whom crossed the border illegally.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report found that there were 35,574 homeless veterans living in the U.S.—a 7.4 percent increase from the previous report and the largest increase in 12 years.
- The Biden administration’s open border policies have consumed federal and local resources and made it harder for states and localities to address veteran homelessness effectively.
CO-SPONSORS:
- Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) cosponsored the legislation.
Full text of the Heroes Over Aliens Act is available here.
