WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) announced the introduction of the No More Phones Act, which prohibits U.S. government officials from using taxpayer funds to provide cell phones to illegal immigrants.
“Under the guise of President Biden’s so-called ‘leadership,’ this administration has excessively wasted taxpayer funds by routinely providing cell phones to illegal immigrants—which are more than likely to be disposed of at a later date to avoid government detection,” said Rep. Donalds. “Having been to the border three times, I’ve seen first-hand the distribution of taxpayer-funded cell phones to individuals that purposely sidestep our legal immigration system—that’s why I’ve introduced the No More Phones Act. In defense of law and order, the American taxpayer, and the sanctity of our constitutional republic, I’m grateful to my colleagues for supporting this common-sense legislation that seeks to combat wasteful spending while simultaneously condemning Joe Biden’s open-border catastrophe.”
“It is insane that the Biden administration supplies illegal immigrants with cell phones and other resources while American families struggle under skyrocketing inflation, high gas prices, and baby formula shortages,” said. Rep. Herrell. “We need to put Americans first and stop rolling out the welcome mat for illegals, smugglers, cartels, and human traffickers. Enough is enough.”
“The Biden regime has spent the last year and a half playing Oprah Winfrey with illegal aliens crossing the border,” said Rep. Boebert. “First, it was the $450,000 checks, next was pro-bono lawyers followed by free airfare and healthcare, now it’s a taxpayer-funded cell phone. The Biden regime needs to stop incentivizing illegal immigration and start putting Americans first. I am proud to join Congressman Donalds in his effort to stop the madness.”
“Our nation is faced with the worst illegal immigration crisis on record,” said Rep. Van Drew. “Instead of allocating funds to continue building the border wall and ensuring that our border patrol agents are equipped to handle the amount of illegal migrant encounters each day, this Administration finds it appropriate to spend taxpayer dollars to give a cell phone to illegal immigrants. This is unacceptable and I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting this legislation.”
“From free cell phones, hotel rooms, travel expenses, and even pre-loaded cash cards, to the pressure the tidal wave of migration is putting on local education, health care, and even sanitation costs, American taxpayers are picking up the running tab for President Biden’s open borders obsession,” said Rep. Tiffany. “The list of expenses never ends, and it is destroying the American Dream for those legally waiting their turn. The No More Phones Act is a step in the right direction to get taxpayers out of the business of funding Biden’s open border train wreck.”
Original co-sponsors of this legislation include: Representatives Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Lauren Boebert (CO-03), Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Yvette Herrell (NM-02), Jody Hice (GA-10), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02).
The legislation can be read in its entirety here.
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