Rep. Roger Williams on Noncitizen Healthcare Costs and SBA Voter Registration

Noncitizen Healthcare Costs in Texas

• ⚠️ Congressman Roger Williams highlights unreleased data indicating millions in medical costs paid by Texas for noncitizens.
• 🎯 He states that the federal government, specifically the Biden administration, is responsible for the influx of undocumented immigrants, causing a significant financial burden on Texas hospitals.
• 🏥 Rural hospitals in his district are particularly struggling, and he believes the federal government should reimburse Texas for these expenses.
• 💡 Williams suggests the initial data may be low and that the state needs substantial federal reimbursement, potentially up to $15 billion.

Addressing the Border Crisis

• 🛂 Williams advocates for controlling the border and ensuring people enter through official ports of entry, not between them.
• 🤝 While acknowledging America's compassionate nature, he stresses the need to know an individual's legal status to manage expenses.
• 💰 He believes the state legislature is working on solutions, but federal intervention might be necessary if Texas cannot cover the costs.

SBA and Voter Registration Concerns

• 🏛️ Congressman Williams is also exposing what he calls voter registration efforts by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• 🚫 He argues that the SBA is overstepping its authority by signing agreements with states to register voters, which is not within its purview.
• ⚖️ His proposed bill aims to codify that agencies like the SBA should stick to their intended purpose of helping businesses and avoid political involvement.
• 📢 A whistleblower brought this issue to light, prompting the bill to prevent such actions in future elections.