On Thursday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure taxpayer resources are not used to incentivize or support illegal immigration. The fact that taxpayer money was giving people who are here illegally rooms in luxury hotels in New York City and prepaid credit cards is a disgrace. We have Americans who need help with housing, homeless people, and military people in need of medical care, and we are prioritizing people who are here illegally.

The White House webpage states the following:

Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to ensure taxpayer resources are not used to incentivize or support illegal immigration.

• • The Order directs Federal departments and agencies to identify all federally funded programs currently providing financial benefits to illegal aliens and take corrective action.
  • It ensures that Federal funds to states and localities will not be used to support “sanctuary” policies or assist illegal immigration.
  • It mandates improvements in eligibility verification to prevent benefits from going to individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
  • President Trump is committed to safeguarding Federal public benefits for American citizens who are truly in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

We need Congress to pass a law codifying this Executive Order.