Curbelo Refugee Benefits Reform Has Bipartisan Congressional, Majority of South Florida Cuban Americans' Support

In today's debate, Joe Garcia once again hurled empty attacks regarding Carlos Curbelo's Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act. While Garcia has yet to propose a single solution to crack down on the millions of dollars of fraud linked to refugee benefits, Carlos Curbelo has focused on finding a real solution and building consensus for them in Washington.

FACT: Curbelo's Bill Aims To Protect Refugee Status For True Political Refugees

Miami Herald: "On Cuba-related issues, he has tried to reform the Cuban Adjustment Act in order to reserve benefits exclusively for those who are genuine political refugees."

FACT: Curbelo Proposal Will Save Taxpayer Dollars

Miami Herald: "The CBO estimated the feds would save $2.45 billion over 10 years if recently arrived Cubans were no longer treated automatically as refugees deserving of food stamps and other aid. About $1.05 billion would be saved from 2017-21, and another $1.4 billion from 2022-27."

FACT: Curbelo's Bill Has Received Bipartisan Support In Congress

Curbelo's bill currently has 128 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, including nearly 30 Democrats.

FACT: Majority of South Florida Cuban-Americans Support Curbelo's Proposal

Miami Herald: "[Sixty-two] percent of poll respondents favored changing federal law to require proof of political persecution before granting Cubans welfare benefits."

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