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US Govt. Report: Undocumented Immigrants Boost Economy

US Govt. Report: Undocumented Immigrants HelpBoost Economy

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The Facts

  • Based on an estimated 8.7M undocumented, or illegal, immigrants per year from 2021-2026, a US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report says the country will see an increase of $1.7T in federal revenue from 2024-2034 and a decrease in federal spending of $897B.Based on an estimated increase of 1.7M immigrants per year from 2021-2026, a US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report says the country will see an increase of $1.7T in federal revenue from 2024-2034 and a $897B decrease to the federal deficit.

  • This figure is based on projections that through their participation in the labor market, they will pay $788B in taxes and add $387B in federal revnue through their overal effect on the economy.This figure is based on projections that through their participation in the labor market, they will pay $788B in taxes, adding $387B in federal revenue through their general effect on the economy.

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