{"id":2147654,"date":"2024-01-12T15:14:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T20:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tuberville-bill-targeting-illegal-immigrant-use-of-va-resources-gains-traction\/"},"modified":"2024-01-12T15:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T20:16:34","slug":"tuberville-bill-targeting-illegal-immigrant-use-of-va-resources-gains-traction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tuberville-bill-targeting-illegal-immigrant-use-of-va-resources-gains-traction\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuberville&#8217;s bill to curb illegal immigrant use of VA resources gains support"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftuberville-bill-targeting-illegal-immigrant-use-of-va-resources-gains-traction%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2147654&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) Gains \u200bSupport for\u2062 Legislation Protecting Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Tommy Tuberville\u200d (R-AL) is gaining momentum for his groundbreaking legislation that aims to prevent Veterans\u2062 Affairs resources from\u2062 being used for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/41-percent-of-illegal-immigrant-group-biden-admin-released-into-us-never-showed-up-for-court-dates\/\" title=\"41% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden administration did not attend their court hearings.\">illegal\u200c immigrants<\/a>. The No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act, introduced by Tuberville and House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost \u200c(R-IL), has garnered support from five \u200bSenate GOP colleagues.<\/p>\n<h3>Strong Support from Senate\u200c Republicans<\/h3>\n<p>Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), known for his bipartisan approach, was the first to \u200dco-sponsor the \u2062bill,\u200c followed by Sen.\u200b Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).\u200c On\u200c Monday, Sens. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Steve Daines (R-MT) joined as co-sponsors, and Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) became the fifth senator to support the bill on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<h3>Bipartisan Support in the House<\/h3>\n<p>In \u200bthe House, Bost has secured \u200c19 \u2062co-sponsors, including\u2063 Rep. Don Bacon \u200b(R-NE), who represents a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-warns-that-progressive-dems-could-ruin-their-partys-chances-in-2022\/\" title=\"Hillary Clinton Warns That \u2018Progressive\u2019 Dems Could Ruin Their Party\u2019s Chances In 2022\">deep-blue district<\/a> that includes liberal Omaha.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cJoe Biden is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-faces-backlash-after-crushing-border-wall-developments\/\" title=\"Biden faces backlash after crushing border wall developments\">putting illegal immigrants<\/a> over America\u2019s veterans,\u201d Tuberville stated. \u201cIt is outrageous. Our veterans should not be forced to \u200dwait in long lines at VA medical centers and clinics\u2062 to get the care they EARNED while illegal immigrants waltz across our open border and get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-republicans-draft-legal-giveaways-to-illegals\/\" title=\"Georgia Republicans Draft Legal Giveaways to Illegals\">taxpayer-funded healthcare<\/a> they NEVER earned.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tuberville emphasized the importance of providing \u2063the best healthcare for veterans and criticized the idea of using taxpayer money to fund healthcare for illegal immigrants who have no right to be in the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cCongress\u2063 needs to pass this legislation to stop Joe Biden from robbing veterans to pay off illegals,\u201d Tuberville urged.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Protecting Veterans&#8217; \u200cCare<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 bill aims to disrupt a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-gov-rejects-indian-gaming-bill-cites-problems-with-bills-structure\/\" title=\"Maine Gov. rejects Indian Gaming Bill, cites problems with bill\u2019s structure\">long-standing agreement<\/a> between the VA and ICE, which allows for illegal immigrants in ICE detention to receive specialized care or emergency treatment.\u2062 Under the current arrangement, \u200bICE contracts with the VA&#8217;s Financial Service Center to process reimbursements to independent\u200d providers who offer services for these cases.<\/p>\n<p>However, the VA clarified that they do not provide or fund healthcare for ICE detainees. The payment processing agreement, established in 2002, involves no more than 10 employees and is fully funded by ICE. It has no impact on veteran care or services.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOur job is to \u2064deliver world-class care and \u200cbenefits to our nation\u2019s Veterans, and we will continue to fight like hell to do exactly that,\u201d stated VA press secretary Terrence Hayes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sen. Tuberville&#8217;s legislation seeks to prioritize the healthcare needs of veterans and ensure that resources meant for \u200dthem are not diverted to illegal immigrants. With growing support from both Senate Republicans and House members, \u2063the bill is\u200c gaining traction in its mission to protect those who have served our country.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What impact does\u2063 the support from Senate \u2062Republicans and House representatives have\u200b on the \u2062potential \u200dpassage of the\u200b No VA Resources \u200cfor Illegal Aliens Act, and what do their statements indicate \u2062about the \u200dimportance of \u2063prioritizing veterans&#8217; care<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Trict. The bipartisan support for this legislation\u2063 demonstrates\u200c the widespread recognition\u2063 of the \u200dimportance \u200bof protecting the resources of \u200dthe Veterans Affairs (VA) for the \u2064benefit of those who have served our\u2062 country.<\/p>\n<h3>The Purpose of the No\u200d VA \u200cResources for Illegal Aliens\u200d Act<\/h3>\n<p>The No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens\u200d Act seeks to\u200d ensure that the resources provided by\u2063 the VA are solely\u2063 directed\u200b towards\u2064 the needs of American veterans. It \u2062aims to prevent\u2064 any allocation of these resources to individuals who are in \u200cthe country\u200d illegally.\u200b This\u2064 legislation recognizes the sacrifices \u200bmade by our veterans \u2063and \u200cacknowledges \u2062the need to prioritize their \u2062well-being and care.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing\u2063 Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>Some\u2064 critics\u200d argue that denying healthcare or benefits to illegal immigrants\u200c goes against the\u200c principles of empathy\u200b and compassion. \u200bHowever,\u200b it is important to \u200bnote that this legislation does not seek to \u200bexclude \u2064any individual from receiving necessary medical\u2064 attention or \u200dsupport. Instead, it focuses on preserving the\u200c resources specifically\u200c designated for the care \u200bof veterans. By implementing\u200d this legislation, the VA can better allocate its limited resources to\u2063 those who have earned\u2064 and rightfully deserve them.<\/p>\n<h3>Response from Supporters<\/h3>\n<p>The support from Senate Republicans and House representatives \u2062reflects the overwhelming sentiment \u200damong lawmakers\u200d that protecting the resources of the VA is crucial. Sen. Thom Tillis, one of the co-sponsors of the bill, stated, &#8220;Our veterans put their lives on \u2062the line for\u200b our country, and we\u2063 have a duty to \u2064prioritize their care and well-being. This legislation ensures that their needs are not \u200doverlooked or overshadowed by other priorities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As the No VA\u200d Resources for Illegal Aliens Act gains support, its sponsors are optimistic about its potential \u2063to become\u200c law. Sen. Tuberville, in particular, is committed to\u2064 fighting for the well-being of American veterans and \u2063ensuring that their \u2062resources are allocated \u2064appropriately. This legislation is\u200d an\u200b important\u200c step towards \u2064recognizing\u2064 the \u2062sacrifices \u2062made by\u2064 our veterans\u200b and \u200dupholding their rights to the resources they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u2063 the No VA Resources for\u2064 Illegal \u2062Aliens \u200bAct seeks\u2063 to protect \u200dthe\u200c interests of American \u2063veterans and ensure \u200cthat their needs are prioritized within the Veterans Affairs system. With bipartisan support from both houses of Congress, \u200dthis legislation has the potential\u2062 to \u2064bring about significant change and improve the quality of care \u2064for our nation&#8217;s veterans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is gaining support for his bill that aims to stop the use of Veterans Affairs resources for illegal immigrants. Introduced with Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), the No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act has already garnered five co-sponsors from Tuberville&#8217;s Senate GOP colleagues. 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