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

handle is hein.immigration/ipilapap0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 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