[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 146 (Thursday, September 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IMMIGRANTS BAIL OUT FEDERAL PROGRAMS

  (Mrs. RAMIREZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. RAMIREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the hypocrisy of the No 
Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.
  My Republican colleagues seem to have missed the irony of proposing 
this bill. Right now, this month, we honor the contributions of the 
Latin community to this Nation, knowing that immigrants contribute 
nearly $100 billion in Federal taxes every year.
  Immigrants bail out Federal programs with their labor and taxes, but 
it is the Federal Government that has to stop the bailouts?
  Mr. Speaker, you miss me with that.
  Chicago and Illinois know immigrants contribute to the economic and 
social vibrancy of our communities.
  Mr. Speaker, you have to ask yourself: Why else might Republicans 
propose a policy that would strip billions in Federal funds from States 
like New York, California, and Illinois?
  Can you think of a reason, Mr. Speaker?
  I can. It is a political stunt to take money away from diverse 
communities and Democratic cities.
  Let me tell you, Mr. Speaker, I will be voting ``no'' on H.R. 5717, 
and I urge my colleagues to do the same.

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