Gaetz Introduces Legislation to End Tax Breaks for NGOs

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has introduced the 'Helping Americans by Restricting Resources to Immigrant Services Act' (HARRIS Act), which aims to revoke tax-exempt status from non-profit organizations that assist undocumented immigrants. Gaetz's legislation targets NGOs that provide substantial resources to illegal immigrants, arguing they should not receive tax breaks while aiding those who violate immigration laws. The HARRIS Act complements Gaetz's earlier 'Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency Act' (BARRIER Act), which seeks to cut federal funding to such organizations. Gaetz, along with co-sponsors including Representatives Randy Weber, Lauren Boebert, and Andy Biggs, claims these measures are necessary to counteract what he describes as the Biden-Harris administration's mass-migration policies. He insists that if non-profits desire tax benefits, they should focus on genuine charitable work for American citizens. The legislation has drawn attention amid ongoing debates about the role of NGOs in the immigration crisis.