Capitol Hill Briefing 

# How Immigrants Affect the Budget 

Date and Time 

March 27, 2026 12 - 1 PM EDT 

Location 

2043 Rayburn House Office Building 

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[David J. Bier](/people/david-bier)

Director, Immigration Studies, and The Selz Foundation Chair in Immigration Policy, Cato Institute

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[Dominik Lett](/people/dominik-lett)

Policy Analyst, Cato Institute

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As it debates the future of immigration enforcement, Congress has failed to pass new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this year. Although the debate has focused on DHS tactics, Congress should not ignore the economic and budgetary implications of a broken immigration system. Join Cato experts as they discuss a new study on the effects of immigrants on government budgets and how to improve DHS appropriations in the future.

**Lunch will be provided.**

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