Executive Order Category Rationale

Justification

This executive order primarily addresses immigration policy by restricting illegal aliens' access to federal public benefits. The order explicitly states its purpose is to "prevent taxpayer resources from acting as a magnet and fueling illegal immigration to the United States" and to ensure "no taxpayer-funded benefits go to unqualified aliens." The directive requires agencies to identify programs that permit illegal aliens to obtain benefits and align them with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which prohibits illegal aliens from obtaining most taxpayer-funded benefits. While the order involves fiscal considerations regarding government spending, its primary subject matter is immigration control and border security through the mechanism of benefit restrictions.

Secondary relevant categories

• Fiscal Management & Accountability
• Government Reform & Efficiency