a watchdog report has revealed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allocated $22.6 billion in grants for migrants. This substantial amount, funded by U.S. taxpayers, covered various expenses such as cars, home loans, and startup businesses.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), responsible for these programs, funneled billions to nonprofits. This funding reportedly acted as a magnet for border crossers, with the ORR losing track of 32,000 migrant children. Over $12 billion was allocated to unaccompanied minors, with whistleblowers revealing unvetted and abusive sponsors.
The scale of these expenditures has drawn significant attention and calls for increased oversight. This news has emerged amid broader investigations by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These investigations have highlighted improper payments and questionable contracts, emphasizing the need for transparency in how taxpayer dollars are utilized.
In a related finding, Congress discovered that $516 billion of federal spending was directed towards expired programs that no longer have Congressional authority. This has raised questions about fiscal responsibility within the government.
Congress finds $516 billion of federal spending went to expired programs that no longer have Congressional authority.
Can Trump refuse to spend the money? pic.twitter.com/JMYSjqNbg2
— Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) February 13, 2025
🚨🇺🇸BIDEN'S HHS BLEW $22B ON MIGRANTS—CASH FOR CARS, HOME LOANS AND STARTUPS
A watchdog report reveals HHS spent $22.6B in grants for migrants, covering cars, home loans, and even startup businesses—funded by U.S. taxpayers.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement funneled billions… pic.twitter.com/guA1jUNYba
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 13, 2025
Sources:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/whistleblowers-expose-unvetted-abusive-sponsors-migrants
https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hrxx/reports/hhs-funding-migrants