"Legislation aims to halt federal funding for housing illegal immigrants and ban encampments on federal land"

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prohibit federal funds from being used to house illegal immigrants on federal lands, including migrant encampments in federal parks. The bill, introduced by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, aims to address the strain on surrounding communities and taxpayers. However, it is unlikely that the Senate will take up the legislation. Major cities like New York City are struggling to cope with the influx of illegal migrants, with an estimated 10 million people entering the U.S. illegally under the Biden administration. The White House has expressed opposition to the bill, citing concerns about restricting the decision-making authority of relevant departments.