I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairman. I offer this amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Act to ensure that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the financial assistance were providing today to individuals adversely affected by the housing crisis. Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act governs the participation of noncitizens in certain HUD programs. It requires valid documentation from the beneficiary. verification of that documentation by the appropriate entity. and outlines who may and may not be eligible for financial assistance. Under section 214. illegal immigrants are not eligible for financial assistance. Let me repeat that: Under section 214. illegal immigrants are not eligible for financial assistance. And my amendment makes certain that section 214 rules apply to the new programs authorized by the Neighborhood Stabilization Act that we are debating tonight. With the housing crisis and economic downturn impacting the lives of hardworking Americans throughout the country. we need to make sure that targeted. fiscally responsible assistance that we are providing goes only to lawabiding citizens. As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. it is our responsibility to ensure that every penny is spent wisely and is not used to benefit any illegal immigrants in any way. I urge all of my colleagues to support this amendment. Madam Chairman.
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