Homeland Security Spending Bill and Immigration Policies
The spending bill for homeland security includes funding for assisting mass migration and providing services to illegal aliens, with both Democrats and pro-establishment Republicans supporting it. The bill also increases the annual inflow of H-2B visa workers and does not include curbs on white-collar visa programs. While the bill has some concessions for the GOP's populist wing, it ultimately favors pro-migration policies. Democrats celebrate defeating GOP priorities in the bill and securing additional funding for migration-related programs.
Key Points
- Bipartisan support for funding migration-related programs
- Divisions between GOP populists and pro-establishment Republicans on immigration policies
- Democrats celebrating victories in defeating GOP priorities in the bill
Pros
- Funding for assisting mass migration and providing services to illegal aliens
- Increased annual inflow of H-2B visa workers
Cons
- Lack of curbs on white-collar visa programs
- GOP establishment and pro-migration Republicans supporting pro-migration policies