End DED Act
Summary
H.R. 4200, the "End DED Act," seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program or any successor program. The bill argues that DED lacks statutory basis and undermines Congress's authority over immigration matters, as established in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution. It asserts that Congress created Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to address similar circumstances.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the bill would effectively end the DED program by cutting off its funding. This would likely lead to the deportation of individuals currently protected under DED, impacting their lives and potentially straining relations with their countries of origin.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reinforces congressional authority over immigration policy.
- Could lead to more consistent application of immigration laws.
- May reduce government spending by eliminating the DED program.
- Could streamline immigration processes by relying more on established programs like TPS.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could result in the deportation of individuals who have established lives and families in the U.S.
- May negatively impact relations with countries whose nationals are affected.
- Could disrupt businesses and communities that rely on DED recipients.
- May lead to humanitarian concerns if individuals are returned to unsafe or unstable countries.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill argues that the DED program, established through executive action, infringes upon Congress's constitutional authority over immigration, as outlined in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4 and Clause 18, which grants Congress the power to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization and to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers. The bill seeks to reassert this congressional authority by restricting funding for the program. The bill itself does not violate any constitutional provision.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).