Border Wall funding solved

[WVPATX]

If this House bill is passed and signed into law.


Border wall funding solved: GOP pushes for 2% fee on money immigrants send home

A group of House Republicans on Thursday introduced the first major bill to fund President Trump’s border wall, saying the government could collect billions of dollars by imposing a 2 percent fee on all the money Mexicans and other immigrants send back home.

Estimates vary, but remittances from those in the U.S. to their relatives back home could top $130 billion a year. A 2 percent tax could net more than $2 billion a year if it applied to all money regardless of who’s sending it.

“This bill is simple — anyone who sends their money to countries that benefit from our porous borders and illegal immigration should be responsible for providing some of the funds needed to complete the wall,” Rep. Mike Rogers, Alabama Republican, said in a statement. “This bill keeps money in the American economy, and most importantly, it creates a funding stream to build the wall.”


Mr. Rogers and Rep. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania are leading the effort.

Mr. Trump has vowed to make Mexico foot the bill for his border wall, but Mexican authorities have said they won’t play along.

Left without a funding source, the president has said American taxpayers will pick up the tab for now, and he’ll look for ways to soak Mexico in the long run.

 

[moe]

If this House bill is passed and signed into law.


Border wall funding solved: GOP pushes for 2% fee on money immigrants send home

A group of House Republicans on Thursday introduced the first major bill to fund President Trump’s border wall, saying the government could collect billions of dollars by imposing a 2 percent fee on all the money Mexicans and other immigrants send back home.

Estimates vary, but remittances from those in the U.S. to their relatives back home could top $130 billion a year. A 2 percent tax could net more than $2 billion a year if it applied to all money regardless of who’s sending it.

“This bill is simple — anyone who sends their money to countries that benefit from our porous borders and illegal immigration should be responsible for providing some of the funds needed to complete the wall,” Rep. Mike Rogers, Alabama Republican, said in a statement. “This bill keeps money in the American economy, and most importantly, it creates a funding stream to build the wall.”


Mr. Rogers and Rep. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania are leading the effort.

Mr. Trump has vowed to make Mexico foot the bill for his border wall, but Mexican authorities have said they won’t play along.

Left without a funding source, the president has said American taxpayers will pick up the tab for now, and he’ll look for ways to soak Mexico in the long run.

Really? How is this accomplished? You don't think that persons sending money south couldn't circumvent the collection method? It would have to get passed first. Sounds like fantasy to me.

 

[WVPATX]

Really? How is this accomplished? You don't think that persons sending money south couldn't circumvent the collection method? It would have to get passed first. Sounds like fantasy to me.

I assume the financial institutions sending the money (wire or other electronic means) would be responsible for withholding the 2%. Further, they could make it illegal to send cash to Mexico using FedEx or UPS, for exmaple and therefore subject to deportment. Of course it has to be passed, but could be part of budget bill requiring only 51 votes and thus not subject to filibuster.

 

[Keyser76]

Lol, well alrighty then, solved! Asshat must think only people here illegally send money home. I wonder if PATX has ever met an immigrant? They scare him so much. You can't steal peoples money no matter how Trumped up your brain has become. And which side the wall going on? We gonna cede the Rio Grande to Mexico?

 

[wvu2007]

Lol, well alrighty then, solved! Asshat must think only people here illegally send money home. I wonder if PATX has ever met an immigrant? They scare him so much. You can't steal peoples money no matter how Trumped up your brain has become. And which side the wall going on? We gonna cede the Rio Grande to Mexico?

Keyser, if you spent less time being a racist and more time doing something good with your life, maybe you wouldn't be such an intolerant bigot?

 

[WVPATX]

Lol, well alrighty then, solved! Asshat must think only people here illegally send money home. I wonder if PATX has ever met an immigrant? They scare him so much. You can't steal peoples money no matter how Trumped up your brain has become. And which side the wall going on? We gonna cede the Rio Grande to Mexico?

Steal people's money? You mean like taxes? Or Obamacare penalties? LOL. I thought the illegal immigration crusaders claim that illegals pay taxes, right?

I only want to get rid of the felony illegals. But without border security that actually works, they can be deported but simply walk right back into the country. Kate Steinle's murderer was deported 5 times.

Border wall, where it makes sense, build in America. Why is this so hard for you? Do you want open borders?

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Lol, well alrighty then, solved! Asshat must think only people here illegally send money home. I wonder if PATX has ever met an immigrant? They scare him so much. You can't steal peoples money no matter how Trumped up your brain has become. And which side the wall going on? We gonna cede the Rio Grande to Mexico?

Lol, first time ive ever heard of a democrat refer to taxes as stealing people's money. Maybe there is hope for some of you all yet. Hahahha good one.

 

[WVPATX]

Lol, first time ive ever heard of a democrat refer to taxes as stealing people's money. Maybe there is hope for some of you all yet. Hahahha good one.

No, he considers it stealing when it involved an illegal alien, not an American citizen. But I do hope he broadens his outlook.

 

[Popeer]

If this House bill is passed and signed into law.


Border wall funding solved: GOP pushes for 2% fee on money immigrants send home

A group of House Republicans on Thursday introduced the first major bill to fund President Trump’s border wall, saying the government could collect billions of dollars by imposing a 2 percent fee on all the money Mexicans and other immigrants send back home.

Estimates vary, but remittances from those in the U.S. to their relatives back home could top $130 billion a year. A 2 percent tax could net more than $2 billion a year if it applied to all money regardless of who’s sending it.

“This bill is simple — anyone who sends their money to countries that benefit from our porous borders and illegal immigration should be responsible for providing some of the funds needed to complete the wall,” Rep. Mike Rogers, Alabama Republican, said in a statement. “This bill keeps money in the American economy, and most importantly, it creates a funding stream to build the wall.”


Mr. Rogers and Rep. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania are leading the effort.

Mr. Trump has vowed to make Mexico foot the bill for his border wall, but Mexican authorities have said they won’t play along.

Left without a funding source, the president has said American taxpayers will pick up the tab for now, and he’ll look for ways to soak Mexico in the long run.

These fu**ing idiots get millions to hire staff for research and other tasks, and they don't bother to find out who sends the most money out of the country? Weeping Jesus on the cross.

India retained its top spot in 2015, attracting about $69 billion in remittances, down from $70 billion in 2014. Other large recipients in 2015 were China, with $64 billion, the Philippines ($28 billion), Mexico ($25 billion), and Nigeria ($21 billion).

 

[WVPATX]

These fu**ing idiots get millions to hire staff for research and other tasks, and they don't bother to find out who sends the most money out of the country? Weeping Jesus on the cross.

India retained its top spot in 2015, attracting about $69 billion in remittances, down from $70 billion in 2014. Other large recipients in 2015 were China, with $64 billion, the Philippines ($28 billion), Mexico ($25 billion), and Nigeria ($21 billion).

Completely irrelevant. The issue is funding for a wall between Mexico and the U.S. A border which allows the flow of people and drugs across our border. Cartels openly operating on our border.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

These fu**ing idiots get millions to hire staff for research and other tasks, and they don't bother to find out who sends the most money out of the country? Weeping Jesus on the cross.

India retained its top spot in 2015, attracting about $69 billion in remittances, down from $70 billion in 2014. Other large recipients in 2015 were China, with $64 billion, the Philippines ($28 billion), Mexico ($25 billion), and Nigeria ($21 billion).

That would be $50 million a year in tax collected. Seems like a nice start to me.

 

[eerdoc]

Really? How is this accomplished? You don't think that persons sending money south couldn't circumvent the collection method? It would have to get passed first. Sounds like fantasy to me.

No surprise you would have such a response. None whatsoever.

 

[Keyser76]

No, he considers it stealing when it involved an illegal alien, not an American citizen. But I do hope he broadens his outlook.

Whatever geniuses, you don't think there would have to be legislation to create a tax like that? PATX said it was solved, Daddy Trump just gonna put a 2% tariff on anyone sending money home, or only what? Brown people? lol And illegal aliens ain't the only people send money home, you two should meet some different people. Call me when it is a tax and not a Trumpian wish from his more confused supporters.

 

[moe]

No surprise you would have such a response. None whatsoever.

Just asking some questions. Ok, why don't you spell it all out for me since you have all the answers.

 

[Keyser76]

Just asking some questions. Ok, why don't you spell it all out for me since you have all the answers.

Daddy Trump ain't gonna be around to see a fence let alone a wall unless it his own at Leavenworth, getting verrrry interesting to say the least

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Whatever geniuses, you don't think there would have to be legislation to create a tax like that? PATX said it was solved, Daddy Trump just gonna put a 2% tariff on anyone sending money home, or only what? Brown people? lol And illegal aliens ain't the only people send money home, you two should meet some different people. Call me when it is a tax and not a Trumpian wish from his more confused supporters.

Wait, so let me get this straight. When a bill is introduced, is that not legislation? I'm confused.

A group of House Republicans on Thursday introduced the first major bill

 

[Mntneer]

That would be $50 million a year in tax collected. Seems like a nice start to me.

$25,000,000,000 * 2% = $500,000,000.... which is an even better start.

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

$25,000,000,000 * 2% = $500,000,000.... which is an even better start.

doooooh. It's almost 2330 here. Cut me some slack.

 

[atlkvb]

Completely irrelevant. The issue is funding for a wall between Mexico and the U.S. A border which allows the flow of people and drugs across our border. Cartels openly operating on our border.

There are other ideas to fine US employers who hire and/or pay for illegal workers. Freezing the assets of Mexican funds being held in U.S. banks. Applying fees to all international transactions dealing with Mexico such as travel, tourism, and other business deals, or requiring Mexico to pay the US "border fees" for all entrants allowed to enter the US through Mexican customs.

Remember the threads we had back at the end of last year where the Left was sure Trump would not have the means to either build that wall or pay for it?

Where's all those posters now?

 

[WVPATX]

Whatever geniuses, you don't think there would have to be legislation to create a tax like that? PATX said it was solved, Daddy Trump just gonna put a 2% tariff on anyone sending money home, or only what? Brown people? lol And illegal aliens ain't the only people send money home, you two should meet some different people. Call me when it is a tax and not a Trumpian wish from his more confused supporters.

Your post makes zero sense. I posted that legislation was being proposed of a 2% fee on all Mexican remittances. Our issue of the wall is with Mexico, not any other country. We have people

There are other ideas to fine US employers who hire and/or pay for illegal workers. Freezing the assets of Mexican funds being held in U.S. banks. Applying fees to all international transactions dealing with Mexico such as travel, tourism, and other business deals, or requiring Mexico to pay the US "border fees" for all entrants allowed to enter the US through Mexican customs.

Remember the threads we had back at the end of last year where the Left was sure Trump would not have the means to either build that wall or pay for it?

Where's all those posters now?

There are many, many options from which we can choose where in Mexico will essentially pay for the wall.

 

[Boomboom521]

I assume the financial institutions sending the money (wire or other electronic means) would be responsible for withholding the 2%. Further, they could make it illegal to send cash to Mexico using FedEx or UPS, for exmaple and therefore subject to deportment. Of course it has to be passed, but could be part of budget bill requiring only 51 votes and thus not subject to filibuster.

So then I pay if I want to send money overseas? Does someone who has family in Ireland? South Africa?

 

[WVU82_rivals]

https://www.xoom.com/mexico/send-money

https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/countries/send-money-to-mexico

https://www.remitly.com/us/en/mexico

https://www.sharemoney.com/mexico/

https://www.transfast.com/mexico/send-money

https://www.wellsfargo.com/international-remittances/mexico/

https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/support-loved-ones-mexico.html


sending $$$ to Mexico...

add a wall surcharge...

wall paid for...

 

[WVU82_rivals]

Mexico gets more cash from its workers abroad than from oil
http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/01/news/economy/mexico-peso-money-transfer-trump-remittance/

Almost $25 billion flowed last year from the pockets of Mexicans living overseas, almost all of it from the U.S. That's even higher than what Mexico earns from its oil exports.

The average remittance in June was $300.08, which when multiplied by the number of Mexican workers abroad totals billions each year. Donald Trump has his eye on those billions -- earlier this year, he said the cash could pay for the wall he has proposed between the U.S.-Mexico border, even though he didn't mention that in his meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Wednesday.

Essentially, Mexico's most lucrative natural resources are the people who leave home. The cash remittances are a lifeline for the country and a critical source of economic development for America's southern neighbor.

Remittances are even expected to top $28 billion this year. All that money is dependent on a border that allows people to cross. Trump threatens this money flow in 2 ways: putting a stop to remittances and building a wall. Both would turn off the money spigot.

It might well be a reason behind the invitation from Mexico's president to the GOP presidential nominee to meet with him. Trump has suggested changing a rule in the USA Patriot Act to halt money transfers. While it's not clear such a move to put capital controls on immigrant pay would be legal, even the threat to shut off those funds is cause for concern.

The funds fuel a big part of Mexican consumer spending, from building houses to paying for schools. Remittances have also been growing faster than wages and inflation. It's also a critical time for Mexico's economy, which is showing signs of weakness.

The economy recently shrank for the first time in three years. Its currency, the peso, is near an all-time low, only worth 5 cents. However, a depreciating peso means every dollar sent home goes a little further.

Mexico is the world's 12th largest oil exporter and a major auto manufacturer. It collected $23.2 billion from exporting oil last year.

But the decline in oil prices and slumping auto sales in America -- Mexico exports lots of cars across the border -- have slowed growth.

Against that backdrop, workers' remittances are becoming even more vital for Mexico. They're even higher than Mexico's revenue from tourism and foreign investment.

 

[WVU82_rivals]

the obamapuppet allowed over $200 Billion to flow South in the past EIGHT YEARS!!!


just another 'thanks obama' moment brought to you by the worst President in US history...

 

[WVPATX]

So then I pay if I want to send money overseas? Does someone who has family in Ireland? South Africa?

I suspect you will do whatever those governments tell you to do if you have to follow their laws.

 

[dave]

Really? How is this accomplished? You don't think that persons sending money south couldn't circumvent the collection method? It would have to get passed first. Sounds like fantasy to me.

If they want to carry it back across the border they can avoid it. How about poor dumb moe just sits back and lets the adults talk.

 

[dave]

Lol, well alrighty then, solved! Asshat must think only people here illegally send money home. I wonder if PATX has ever met an immigrant? They scare him so much. You can't steal peoples money no matter how Trumped up your brain has become. And which side the wall going on? We gonna cede the Rio Grande to Mexico?

They do send money back moron. Billions of dollars worth. Go to Kroger on any given Sunday and watch people line up to wire money home.

 

[Best Virginia]

There are other ideas to fine US employers who hire and/or pay for illegal workers. Freezing the assets of Mexican funds being held in U.S. banks. Applying fees to all international transactions dealing with Mexico such as travel, tourism, and other business deals, or requiring Mexico to pay the US "border fees" for all entrants allowed to enter the US through Mexican customs.

Remember the threads we had back at the end of last year where the Left was sure Trump would not have the means to either build that wall or pay for it?

Where's all those posters now?

Stop pretending dude. Trump hasn't accomplished one promise that you idiots ate up, including his wall that's now going to be a fence... that we already have.

 

[WVU82_rivals]

Stop pretending dude. Trump hasn't accomplished one promise that you idiots ate up, including his wall that's now going to be a fence... that we already have.

keep with the fake news...

and those crappy websites...

you're outclassed in the regular threads...

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

Stop pretending dude. Trump hasn't accomplished one promise that you idiots ate up, including his wall that's now going to be a fence... that we already have.

You mean a wall hasn't been built along a 2000 mile border in 2.5 months? Holy ****!!! Alert the media. Even IF he had the full support of both sides, the way Govt contracting works, this damn thing wouldn't be done until his 1st 4 years are up.

 

[atlkvb]

Stop pretending dude. Trump hasn't accomplished one promise that you idiots ate up, including his wall that's now going to be a fence... that we already have.

Guess youy're upset he beat Obama to it?

 

[countryroads89_rivals]

There are many, many options from which we can choose where in Mexico will essentially pay for the wall.

Keep the dream alive. Don't ever give up.

 

[WVPATX]

Keep the dream alive. Don't ever give up.

Alive and well