The encroaching shadow of mass migration is again a topic of heated debate as House Republicans move forward with a funding bill poised to funnel billions into initiatives backed by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). At a time when the borders of the United States are already stretched thin, such policy decisions merit deep scrutiny and raise pivotal questions about national sovereignty, economic strain, and societal stability.
Grassroots conservatives will be watching their elected officials closely, especially those who pontificate on closing the border, but yet back cloture, continuing resolutions or budget votes that fly in the face of their stated illegal immigration statements.
This controversial endeavor by the House Appropriations Committee includes a State Department funding bill for Fiscal Year 2025. Contained within its provisions is a jaw-dropping allocation of nearly $2.5 billion, explicitly earmarked for IOM. This organization, under the pretense of humanitarian aid, has played a substantial role in facilitating the influx of migrants into the United States through the southern border. Despite claims of restrictive measures within the bill, experts caution that these safeguards are largely unenforceable, rendering the allocated funds a de facto endorsement of mass migration.
The debate intensifies with revelations that IOM has enlisted the expertise of a former Democratic staffer of the House Appropriations Committee to lobby Congress. Steve Marchese, with over two decades of experience, now finds himself at the helm of efforts to secure continuous funding for IOM. The same staffer who once shaped fiscal policies from within now advocates awarding American taxpayer dollars to facilitate unchecked migration, ostensibly aiming for “humane and orderly migration” but resulting in substantial demographic shifts and economic burdens on the American populace.
Extensive investigative work exposes a network of U.N.-led initiatives funded largely by U.S. taxpayers. These initiatives provide not only immediate assistance like food, shelter, and medical care but also the logistics to transport migrants towards the U.S. border. The State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and USAID have historically funneled unprecedented sums, totaling $1.4 billion to IOM in a mere 12 months, supporting these endeavors. Far from being isolated efforts, these operations are integral to a broader agenda of mass migration, starkly at odds with the principles of national security and controlled immigration.
The ramifications of such funding are underscored by the Biden administration’s explicit ties to IOM and its objectives. Since early 2021, the IOM has aligned itself with President Biden’s expansive migration policies, which include the controversial Catch and Release practices and the dismantling of President Trump’s successful “Remain in Mexico” program. These policies have resulted in the unprecedented importation of over a million migrants, further straining national resources and local communities.
As we approach the end of Fiscal Year 2024, projections indicate up to ten million migrant encounters at our borders under the current administration. Such staggering numbers not only represent a logistical nightmare but also pose questions about the future cultural, economic, and security landscape of America. The push for continued funding of IOM defies the mounting concerns of Americans who see these migration policies as unsustainable and detrimental to the nation’s fabric.
It is imperative for lawmakers to re-evaluate the repercussions of such expansive funding bills. The sustainability of America’s immigration policies hinges on adopting measures that prioritize national security, economic stability, and the well-being of its citizens over globalist agendas and unchecked border crossings. As discussions continue, it becomes increasingly evident that America’s future depends on the decisions made by today’s leaders about national borders and sovereignty.
