Rep. Brian Bilbray Calls California Dream Act a Nightmare for California Taxpayers

Congressional Documents and Publications
June 3, 2011
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOCUMENTS
Rep. Brian P. Bilbray (R-CA) News Release
Washington, D.C.

Congressman Brian Bilbray, Chairman of the bi-partisan House Immigration Reform Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the California Assembly's approval of AB 131 allowing state college aid for illegal immigrant students:

"The Dream Act, whether it is adopted federally or in California, is an absolute nightmare for lawful U.S. citizens seeking higher education."

"California's AB 130 and 131 put American students in direct competition with illegal immigrants for already very limited financial aid opportunities, further encourages illegal immigration, and rewards illegal behavior with U.S. tax-dollars."

"Allowing illegal immigrant students to access publicly funded financial aid, such as Cal Grants, impacts the funding available for U.S. citizens."

"Seats in the classroom and tuition aid are the two most important opportunities students posses and are two priorities we must reserve for Americans only." - Rep. Brian Bilbray (CA-50), Chairman House Immigration Reform Caucus

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