Mr. Speaker. the citizens of California and other border States are feeling overwhelmed by the influx of people pouring over the border illegally to take advantage of our generous benefit programs. Yet a problem arises when our cities cannot absorb these people. who end up living in abject poverty while straining our already scarce State and Federal resources. This legislation would alleviate the burden on States. and eliminate the perverse incentives that attract illegal immigration to the United States. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation. which will help put an end to this growing crisis.
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People are pouring over the border illegally to take advantage of our generous benefit programs.