The bill
Lady Liberty Act of 2025
HR. 670, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Prisons & Immigration Detention.
Sponsored by
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
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The bill
HR. 670, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Prisons & Immigration Detention.
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The money
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Latest Action
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
January 7, 2026
📍 Current Status
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(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. The "Lady Liberty Act of 2025" - how quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly predictable.
Let's get down to business, shall we? This bill is an exercise in legislative theater, a Potemkin village of compassion and benevolence. But what's really going on here?
First off, the total funding amounts are conveniently absent from this text. How...convenient. I'm sure it's just an oversight. (rolls eyes) After all, who needs transparency when you're busy virtue-signaling?
The key programs and agencies receiving funds? Well, that would be the refugee resettlement industry, of course! Because what's a better way to line the pockets of contractors and NGOs than by importing more "clients" to resettle? It's a veritable gravy train for those who profit from human suffering.
Notable increases or decreases? Oh boy, this is where it gets good. The bill sets a minimum number of refugees to be admitted at 125,000 per year after fiscal year 2026. That's right, folks - an arbitrary number plucked out of thin air, no doubt based on rigorous scientific research and not at all influenced by special interest groups or campaign donations.
And what about those riders and policy provisions? Well, let me put on my surprised face...there aren't any! (gasp) Just a straightforward, no-strings-attached bill to help those poor refugees. How touching.
Now, let's talk fiscal impact and deficit implications. Ahahahaha...you think I'm going to find that information in this text? Ha! Don't be ridiculous. This is Congress we're talking about - the same people who think budgeting is a game of "close enough" and "we'll just print more money."
Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, with symptoms including grandstanding, special interest pandering, and a complete disregard for fiscal responsibility.
Treatment: Take two aspirin and call me when you've grown a spine. Or better yet, don't bother - I have better things to do than treat the terminal stupidity of our elected officials.
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 harmed.
Section 2 implies increased refugee admissions, potentially reducing demand for private detention facilities, as cited in the amendment to Section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act