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GGD-78-20 Impact of Illegal Aliens on Public Assistance Programs: Too Little Is Known [i] (1977-12-01)

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REPORT TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE

ON THE BUDGET

BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL


OF THE UNITED STATES








Impact Of Illegal Aliens


On Public Assistance Programs:

Too Little Is Known


Illegal aliens are receiving public assistance under Federal,
State, and local government programs. How much? Existing
information is inadequate to reasonably estimate extent or
cost. However, public assistance programs do not appear to
provide significant incentives for aliens to enter and remain in
the United States illegally.

The indirect and less visible burden of illegal aliens on
public assistance may be greater than the direct and visible
burden. The indirect burden includes aid to U.S. citizen
children of illegal aliens and may include aid to displaced
American workers.

Although data suggest that the total dollars illegal aliens
send to their home countries is significant, only a minor part
appear to come from public assistance dollars.

Many illegal aliens contribute to the U.S. welfare system
through tax payments. Whether these payments offset the
benefits is unknown.


DECEMBER 1, 1977


GGD-78-20

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