Democrats Block Republican Effort to Implement Six-Month Residency Mandate for Right to Shelter Law

March 6, 2024

 

Today, Representative Paul Frost proposed an amendment to the emergency shelter legislation under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature. His amendment sought to impose a six-month residency requirement for eligibility in the right to shelter program. Regrettably, it was rejected by the Democrat supermajority in the House. Establishing a six month residency requirement for the Right to Shelter Program stands out as the most viable approach to curbing the influx of migrants entering Massachusetts while preserving the essence of the program.

 

MassGOP Chairwoman Amy Carnevale commented on the Democrats’ rejection of the amendment stating, “It is deeply concerning that Democrats are unwilling to entertain the notion of implementing a six-month residency requirement as a means to regulate access to the right to shelter law. Such a measure is the most effective strategy to manage the influx of migrants entering Massachusetts. Rather than addressing the root of the issue, Democrats seem content to perpetuate the crisis through endless spending which will result in serious consequences for programs important to our cities and towns.”

 

“Representative Frost’s proposed amendment resonates strongly with many Massachusetts residents, who feel that decisive action is necessary. Unfortunately, Democrats have opted to prioritize political expediency over the needs of their constituents, deflecting responsibility onto Congress instead. It is imperative for Massachusetts residents to understand that today, Republicans stood up for a prudent approach to addressing the migrant crisis, only to have it dismissed by Democrats,” Carnevale concluded.

 

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