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No Taxpayer Funds for Legal Aid to Undocumented Individuals

This act aims to prevent the use of taxpayer money to cover legal representation costs for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. It means organizations, states, and local governments cannot use federal funds for legal aid to such individuals, with an exception for child trafficking victims.
Key points
Federal funds from contracts, grants, or loans cannot be used for legal representation of undocumented individuals.
States and local governments cannot allocate federal funds for legal defense of undocumented individuals in civil proceedings.
An exception is made for legal representation of child trafficking victims.
The "Legal Access at the Border" program and similar initiatives will not receive federal funding.
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Print number: 117_HR_6621
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2022-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrants Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6621.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds from contracts, grants, or loans cannot be used for legal representation of undocumented individuals.
  • States and local governments cannot allocate federal funds for legal defense of undocumented individuals in civil proceedings.
  • An exception is made for legal representation of child trafficking victims.
  • The "Legal Access at the Border" program and similar initiatives will not receive federal funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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