U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) introduced an act to Congress on Friday that, if enacted, would go further towards preventing illegal immigrants from receiving social security payments, a practice already illegal under federal law.
Brooks has termed the bill as the “No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act of 2020.”
“The prospect of ‘free’ government services and benefits is a giant magnet for illegal aliens. Congress should do absolutely everything in our power to eliminate that giant magnet,” Brooks said via a press release from his office.
Brooks has long been one of Congress’ most vigilant hawks against illegal immigration. It is a cornerstone of his stump speech when campaigning and he mentions it frequently on his Twitter feed.
A 2013 study from the Social Security Administration showed, even though the government has made progress on the issue, millions of people still use illegal Social Security info to get jobs.
Brooks’ bill is part of a renewed government push to crack down on illegal immigrants receiving services from American taxpayers. In March of 2019 the Social Security Administration (SSA) under President Trump restarted the practice of sending notices to employers requiring confirmation that their employee’s social security numbers (SSNs) match with federal databases.
“It is imperative for Congress to take action to preserve benefits for rightful recipients and to protect the program against potential abuse,” said Bob Carlstrom, President of the Association of Mature American Citizens Action; a group that advocates for Americans over 50.
“It is taxpayers who should benefit from their tax dollars, not illegal aliens,” Brooks concluded.
Read more about the bill here.
Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: [email protected] or on Twitter @HenryThornton95.
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