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U.S. Senators Introduce 'Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act'

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 28, 2021
News Type: Congressional News

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty have introduced the “Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act,” which would require the secretaries of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security to consult in advance with state and local officials regarding migrant resettlement. It also would require the administration to submit to Congress and governors a monthly, state-specific report regarding the resettlement, transportation or relocation of undocumented individuals. A companion bill has been introduced in the U.S. House by Republican Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Chattanoogan.com reports. The group says the need for the legislation came to light after it was discovered the Biden administration was using Chattanooga as a hub to relocate unaccompanied migrant children without the knowledge of state officials. “We have no idea where else this is occurring and communities have a right to know what is happening in their backyard,” Blackburn said. Last week, the group sent a letter to both departments asking for more transparency. The White House acknowledged flying children to Chattanooga but said the move is part a long-standing resettlement program.

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