Submit Testimony Supporting HB 1706 - End State Refugee Resettlement Program

Bill Number HB 1706

Committee Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Position SUPPORT

Hearing Date February 23, 2026

Deadline: February 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Current Testimony Submitted

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Why HB 1706 is Right for New Hampshire

HB 1706 repeals New Hampshire's refugee resettlement program and prohibits the expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement. This common-sense legislation aligns New Hampshire with the Trump administration's federal policy changes and ensures our tax dollars are focused on New Hampshire families first.

Why Your Voice Matters

New Hampshire taxpayers shouldn't be forced to fund programs that duplicate federal efforts or burden our already-strained state services. With the Trump administration dismantling the federal refugee resettlement program, it makes fiscal sense for New Hampshire to end its state program as well.

Your testimony will help legislators understand why New Hampshire residents support prioritizing our resources for citizens and legal residents who already call our state home.

Hearing Details

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Granite Place, 1 Granite Place, Concord NH, Room 158
Committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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Honorable Committee Members,

I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1706, which would repeal New Hampshire's refugee resettlement program and prohibit state expenditures on refugee resettlement.

Key reasons for my support:

• Fiscal responsibility - New Hampshire taxpayers should not fund programs that duplicate federal efforts or strain our state budget
• Federal alignment - With the Trump administration dismantling federal refugee programs, state involvement is unnecessary and counterproductive  
• Local priorities - Our limited state resources should focus on serving New Hampshire citizens and legal residents first
• Government efficiency - Eliminating redundant state programs reduces bureaucratic waste and administrative costs

New Hampshire has always been a state that believes in limited government and fiscal conservatism. HB 1706 upholds these principles by ensuring our tax dollars are spent on programs that directly benefit our residents rather than expanding government services.

I urge you to vote in favor of HB 1706 and end New Hampshire's involvement in refugee resettlement.

Respectfully,

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