Feenstra Backs Legislation to Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Steal Taxpayer-Funded Benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) cosponsored the Deporting Fraudsters Act, which would ensure that illegal immigrants who defraud the U.S. government or steal taxpayer dollars are deported and inadmissible for re-entry into the United States.

“Programs like Medicare and Social Security are vital taxpayer-funded programs and must be safeguarded against fraud. Illegal immigrants who fraudulently enroll and exploit these programs must be held accountable for their crimes,” said Rep. Feenstra. “That’s why I’m glad to support legislation to ensure that illegal immigrants who defraud taxpayers are deported and never allowed back into our country. I will always protect Iowa taxpayers from fraud and honor our promise to Iowa seniors and workers that they receive the benefits they have earned.”

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