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White House Rejects Republican Bill Against Migrants Housing

FeyisayoBy FeyisayoNovember 29, 20233 Mins Read
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The POTUS Joe Biden and his administration are unhappy about a new Republican-sponsored bill. The bill known as the Protecting Our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act of 2023 is causing a lot of disagreement amongst high-ranking officials. 

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This is because this legislation aims to prevent the use of federal funds for providing temporary shelter to undocumented immigrants on federal lands. This includes those under the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service.

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As there are a lot of migrants seeking refuge from warring or destabilized countries, this law would be quite harmful to them. 

Therefore, the White House released a statement of administration policy, emphasizing its disagreement with the bill. It reads, “The Administration opposes this legislation because it would significantly restrict the ability of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to make decisions regarding the appropriate uses of their lands and resources, even in emergency or other situations.” 

While the statement stopped short of a veto threat from President Joe Biden, it also outlined the administration’s concerns about the potential restrictions. However, this disagreement does not finalize things, and the House will begin considering the bill this week. 

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York introduced this bill in August 2023. Moreover, it has garnered support from over a dozen House Republicans, including House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. The proposed legislation aims to revoke a lease between the federal government and New York City for parts of Floyd Bennett Field in Southeast Brooklyn along Jamaica Bay.

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However, this area was designated to provide shelter for migrants and was announced by Mayor Eric Adams in September 2023. In addition, it would address the needs of over 113,000 asylum seekers in the city since the spring of 2022.

According to Mayor Adams, the conditions at the site are less than ideal after his visit to the location earlier this year. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), he spoke about the state of the site. 

In his words, it did not have “the best conditions.” Furthermore, he said, “We’re managing a crisis, and we can’t say it any better that we need help.” The proposed bill has prompted discussions around the city’s preparedness to handle the migrant influx. 

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In September, many raised these concerns about New York City’s approach within the Biden administration. Therefore, the Department of Homeland Security sent a team to assess the situation. However, the assessment indicated a lack of a clear exit strategy within the city’s shelter system.

As the legislative process unfolds, the debate brings broader issues forward simultaneously. This includes the federal government’s role in decisions related to emergencies and local authorities in managing migrant influxes. In addition, the potential consequences of restricting federal funds for providing shelter would be detrimental to thousands of people. 

In conclusion, the Biden administration remains committed to helping migrants and refugee seekers. It also maintains flexibility in responding to evolving situations to improve the approach to immigration and border security.

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