Overview

• Representative Matt Gaetz introduced the BARRIER Act, targeting NGOs that facilitate illegal immigration by cutting off their federal funding.
• The bill is co-sponsored by several Republican representatives, including Lauren Boebert and Mary Miller.
• The legislation would prevent entities, including non-profits and corporations, from receiving federal aid if they violate U.S. immigration laws.
• Key organizations potentially affected include Catholic Charities USA and United Way Worldwide, which are part of a larger network aiding migrants.
• The move follows calls for investigations into NGOs' roles in border crossings and is part of broader GOP concerns over immigration policies under the Biden administration.