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Reps. Finstad, Fischbach introduce legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose aid provided to non-citizens

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This press release from Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) was published on 2026-04-29 and titled "Reps. Finstad, Fischbach introduce legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose aid provided to non-citizens". It focuses on immigration and touches on taxes.

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Reps. Finstad, Fischbach introduce legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose aid provided to non-citizens

Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act, legislation which aims to increase transparency and accountability for tax-exempt organizations that assist non-citizens with resettlement or access to federally funded assistance programs. The Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act clarifies the extent of nonprofit involvement in immigration related services by requiring nonprofits to report the total number of non-citizens they assist with resettlement or relocation, as well as how many individuals they help access taxpayer-funded benefit programs. "In Minnesota, the seemingly endless fraud we've seen under Democrat leadership has put a spotlight on poor policies and failed oversight that have allowed bad actors to exploit our federally funded programs," Finstad said. "Rep. Fischbach and I are leading the Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act to help prevent further abuse of our taxpayer-funded programs by establishing clear reporting rules that will increase transparency regarding nonprofits that help resettle non-citizens and their role in enrolling them in federally funded assistance." "Hardworking Minnesotans have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of unchecked spending and the lack of oversight that invited massive fraud into our state," Fischbach said. "There is growing concern that nonprofits are putting taxpayers on the hook. This bill is about putting American taxpayers first and ensuring that any organization assisting in the resettlement and welfare of non-citizens provides transparency. We will not allow the exploitation of our system to be subsidized by the American taxpayer."

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Reps. Finstad, Fischbach introduce legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose aid provided to non-citizens Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) introduced the Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act, legislation which aims to increase transparency and accountability for tax-exempt organizations that assist non-citizens with resettlement or access to federally funded assistance programs. The Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act clarifies the extent of nonprofit involvement in immigration related services by requiring nonprofits to report the total number of non-citizens they assist with resettlement or relocation, as well as how many individuals they help access taxpayer-funded benefit programs. "In Minnesota, the seemingly endless fraud we've seen under Democrat leadership has put a spotlight on poor policies and failed oversight that have allowed bad actors to exploit our federally funded programs," Finstad said. "Rep. Fischbach and I are leading the Immigrant Resettlement Welfare Abuse Prevention Act to help prevent further abuse of our taxpayer-funded programs by establishing clear reporting rules that will increase transparency regarding nonprofits that help resettle non-citizens and their role in enrolling them in federally funded assistance." "Hardworking Minnesotans have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of unchecked spending and the lack of oversight that invited massive fraud into our state," Fischbach said. "There is growing concern that nonprofits are putting taxpayers on the hook. This bill is about putting American taxpayers first and ensuring that any organization assisting in the resettlement and welfare of non-citizens provides transparency. We will not allow the exploitation of our system to be subsidized by the American taxpayer."