Bill · H.R. 259· House(119-HR-259)
No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act," aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It specifically targets the Immigration Detention Ombudsman. The legislation proposes a prohibition on certain types of advertising regarding the office or its functions. Under this act, the Secretary would be prevented from using funds for such purposes. This restriction applies to advertising via billboards or other methods directed at the general public.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill prohibits the expenditure of funds on advertising the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill restricts public outreach regarding the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill limits the public promotion of the office intended to provide oversight for those in immigration detention.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2
The bill reduces public information regarding the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, which may impact those navigating immigration processes.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The bill limits the ability of the government to inform the public about the functions of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Advertising Funds: The bill prevents the Secretary from obligating or expending funds to advertise the office or functions of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman to the general public via billboard or other means (Section 2). This could be viewed as a positive by those who believe these funds should not be used for such advertising.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation on Information Access: By prohibiting the Secretary from using funds to advertise the office or functions of the Ombudsman to the general public by billboard or otherwise, the bill may limit the public's awareness of the office (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-3Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee