Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers make a large contribution to the US economy

Yesterday, @HHSGov released a historic report outlining the nearly $124B positive fiscal benefit that refugees and asylees have had on our economy.

I hope this report becomes a key reference for decision-makers in all levels of government when it comes to refugee resettlement. pic.twitter.com/6uPFhr5Tpp

— Secretary Xavier Becerra (@SecBecerra) February 16, 2024

Wow. A new HHS report shows refugees and asylum seekers contribute huge amounts of revenue to the US economy—far more than they cost.

Cost (over 15 years): $457 billion

Revenue: $581 billion to federal, state, and local gov’ts; $739B including their families.

— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) February 15, 2024

The US economy will grow by an extra $7 trillion over the next decade due to immigration, the CBO says https://t.co/vRE16SRpOp

— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) February 9, 2024