Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “No Aid for Illegal Entry Act”.
No Aid for Illegal Entry Act
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds by non-governmental organizations and the Department of the Interior for certain immigration-related services, except in the case of a minor.
Sec. 2 Prohibition of Federal funds for certain immigration-related services
Prohibition on use of funds—
Non-Governmental Organizations— No Federal funds may be awarded, granted, or otherwise made available to any non-governmental organization to—
provide legal services related to immigration proceedings;
house, shelter, or otherwise provide accommodations to any an alien who is present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws; or
transport any individual who entered the United States in violation of the immigration laws.
Exception— The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to a non-governmental organization who uses the Federal funds to provide legal services, housing, or transportation to a minor.
Department of Interior— The Department of the Interior, including all bureaus, offices, and agencies under its authority, may not administer, manage, or enter into a contract or agreement relating to—
the provision of services described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1); or
migrant resettlement, immigration enforcement, or immigration legal representation.
Enforcement— The head of each Government agency shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that a non-governmental organization awarded, granted, or otherwise receiving Federal funds is in compliance with the prohibition under subsection (a)(1).
Effective date— This Act shall take effect on the date of enactment and shall apply to any grant, award, contract, or funding agreement entered into on or after such date.
Definitions— In this section:
Government agency— The term “government agency” means a subdivision of the executive, legislative, judicial, or other branch of government, including a department, independent establishment, commission, administration, authority, board, and bureau, and a corporation or other legal entity established, and subject to control, by a government or governments for the execution of a governmental or intergovernmental program.
Immigration laws— The term “immigration laws” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101).
Legal services related to immigration proceedings— The term “legal services related to immigration proceedings” includes representation in, advice with respect to, or preparation of documents for any immigration application, petition, removal proceeding, or related process.
Minor— The term “minor” means an alien under the age of 18.
Non-governmental organization— The term “non-governmental organization” means any entity that is not a Federal, State, Tribal, or local government agency.