Emerald Coast Times

U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced the "Helping Americans by Restricting Resources to Immigrant Services Act," or HARRIS Act, in an effort to revoke tax-exempt status for certain organizations. The proposed legislation targets non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, and other entities that allocate a substantial portion of their resources to services for individuals who have entered the U.S. illegally. Representatives Randy Weber, Lauren Boebert, and Andy Biggs are cosponsors of the bill.

In addition to this measure, Congressman Gaetz had previously introduced the "Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency (BARRIER) Act." This earlier proposal aims to cut federal funding for NGOs and similar entities that assist migrants entering or residing illegally in the United States. Together, these legislative efforts seek to end what Gaetz describes as a public-private partnership facilitating illegal border crossings.

Gaetz stated, “NGOs and non-profits that enable the Biden-Harris administration’s mass-migration policies – by focusing primarily on providing assistance to those who have broken federal immigration law – should not be receiving tax breaks. My legislation, the HARRIS Act, will strip tax-exempt status from organizations aiding and abetting the U.S. border invasion."

The full text of Congressman Gaetz's bill is available online along with exclusive coverage by Daily Caller.