Should Congress restrict the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Sanctuary Cities?

Immigration Labor, Jobs, and Commerce
Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 2931)
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Bill Summary

This bill removes and prohibits Small Business Administration (SBA) offices from "sanctuary cities", requiring them to relocate. The SBA Administrator must publicly determine whether the covered office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction, which is defined as any state or political subdivision that restricts immigration enforcement. Sponsor: Rep. Brad Finstad (Republican, Minnesota, District 1)
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Opponents say

•    "The false narrative is that immigrants in general are criminals, or immigrants in general cause all sorts of danger and harm. That is actually what is undermining safety in our communities. If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our city safe." Source: Mayor Michelle Wu (Democrat, Boston, Massachusetts)

Proponents say

•    "For decades, sanctuary cities have disregarded federal law without consequence, resulting in violence and heartbreak for American citizens. Many of these lawless cities have put the SBA offices at risk. I fully support the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act, which will move SBA offices out of sanctuary cities and into safer, pro-business, pro-America municipalities that believe in the rule of law. Small businesses deserve to operate without the threat of crime and violence exacerbated by sanctuary policies." Source: Rep. Roger Williams (Republican, Texas, District 25)


•    "This is what we need to do to force the hand of policymakers who continue to choose to support illegal immigration over the safety and security of folks. You want to help small businesses? Help the customers not be afraid of being robbed at gunpoint by an illegal immigrant like they’re doing across our great country. This bill is right, it deserves our support––it deserves bipartisan support––so that we can help safety and security in our great country." Source: Rep. Nick LaLota (Republican, New York, District 1)

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