House bans illegal immigrants from public school housing.
The House Votes to Pass the Schools Not Shelters Act
The House of Representatives made a significant decision on Wednesday night, voting to pass the Schools Not Shelters Act. This bill aims to prohibit the use of public schools as shelters for illegal immigrants, a pressing issue as communities across the country grapple with a recent surge in migrants.
The legislation, which received federal funding, would prevent educational institutions from housing illegal immigrants. However, its future remains uncertain. Earlier in the day, the White House expressed opposition to the bill, although it did not explicitly state that President Joe Biden would veto it.
“The administration is strongly opposed to H.R. 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act of 2023, which would supersede local control, interfering with the ability of states and municipalities to effectively govern and make decisions about their school buildings,” the White House statement reads.
In order for the measure to reach President Biden’s desk, it must first pass the Senate. While Democrats hold a narrow majority in the chamber, some senators from the party have defected on contentious issues, providing wins for the GOP.
Republicans argued that the bill was necessary due to President Biden’s handling of immigration and the border. They placed blame on both Biden and Mayor Adams for the influx of migrants into the country and New York City.
“There are two people who are truly responsible for the influx of millions of migrants into our country and city: President Biden, who opened our borders on day one of his administration with no order, process, or plan, and Mayor Adams, who misinterpreted New York City’s ‘Right to Shelter’ law and has continued to incentivize migrants with free housing and benefits,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) said in a statement afterward.
During the House floor debate, Rep. John Rose (R-TN) emphasized the risk posed to children by housing illegal immigrants on school campuses. He criticized elected officials who prioritize the needs of illegal immigrants over the education of American children.
“By housing illegal immigrants on school campuses, children are being put at risk,” Rep. John Rose (R-TN) said on the House floor Monday. “And elected officials who endorse these plans are sending a clear message to children and parents that illegal immigrants and President Biden’s failure to secure the southern border matter more than their education.”
The passage of the Schools Not Shelters Act was hailed as a crucial step in safeguarding American schoolchildren and preserving the integrity of their education. Dan Stein, president of the Federation of American Immigration Reform, commended the House of Representatives for their decision.
The bill was approved as part of a marathon House session on Wednesday night, with a few Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the legislation.
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