Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should redirect and target foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in a manner that addresses the driving causes of illegal immigration into the United States from such countries, and for other purposes.
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House Resolution 17 proposes a shift in how the United States provides foreign aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Instead of sending funds directly to the central governments of these nations, the resolution suggests redirecting that assistance to local organizations, private businesses, and community groups. The goal of this change is to more effectively address the underlying economic and social conditions that drive migration to the United States.
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