Two Birds, One Stone: Congressman Reveals Simple Way to Cut Border Crossings and Welfare Spending

^{Published on 2025-01-12 17:00:38 - MSN}

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has an incredibly simple proposal for reducing both welfare spending and illegal immigration. As the new Congress convened, the lawmaker took to social media and asked how anyone can argue against "work requirements for able-bodied individuals on welfare.

The article from MSN discusses a proposal by Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to address both illegal border crossings and welfare spending through a single legislative action. Gaetz suggests that by ending the practice of "birthright citizenship," where children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants automatically become U.S. citizens, there would be a dual benefit. Firstly, it would reduce the incentive for illegal immigration, as the promise of citizenship for their children is a significant pull factor for many migrants. Secondly, it would decrease welfare spending, as these children often qualify for various public benefits. Gaetz argues that this change would not only help control the border but also save taxpayer money, presenting it as a straightforward solution to two pressing issues. However, the article notes that this proposal would require amending the Constitution, specifically the 14th Amendment, which currently grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/two-birds-one-stone-congressman-reveals-simple-way-to-cut-border-crossings-and-welfare-spending/ar-BB1rkBAF ]

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Two Birds, One Stone: Congressman Reveals Simple Way to Cut Border Crossings and Welfare Spending