If you’re not from the United States, then don’t take taxpayers’ money.
That’s the message of a new bill in the House of Representatives from Florida Republican Randy Fine that posits benefits are “for Americans” and not “for the world.”
“Americans are being robbed,” said Fine. “Somalians, illegals, and even legal immigrants are getting free handouts at the expense of American taxpayers. That is insane, it is immoral, and it must stop.”
Fine’s bill would end welfare eligibility for non-citizens, closing the door to what his office calls “loopholes and carveouts” for this class of beneficiaries that have been in place since President Bill Clinton’s first term.
“Hardworking Americans should not be paying for non-citizens’ healthcare, free housing, food stamps, Medicaid, or anything else for that matter. Citizens come first. Period,” Fine continued. “My legislation will ensure that non-citizens don’t receive any government benefits from the taxpayer. If you want free stuff, then you need to go home.”
