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After Somali fraud scandal, VA Democrat pushes bill killing oversight of nonprofits
- Virginia Del. Jessica Anderson filed HB 1369 to stop the state from verifying nonprofit eligibility for federal benefits.
- The bill would bar a state agency from requiring nonprofits to prove eligibility for federal benefits.
- The measure follows Minnesota’s fraud case linked to the Somali community and ongoing scrutiny of nonprofit funding.
- The proposal exists as part of broader debates on oversight, immigration policy, and government contracting in Virginia.
- The Trump administration has urged states to tighten oversight of how taxpayer funds are spent.
- Virginia officials, including Del. Anderson, cited Minnesota’s case as a catalyst for legislative action.
- The bill targets verification processes for nonprofits receiving federal public benefits in Virginia.
- The measure aligns with federal vs. state oversight debates as Congress weighs nonprofit accountability.
- The bill’s passage could affect how Virginia handles federal program benefits for nonprofits.
- The case underscores ongoing concerns about how taxpayer funds are allocated to nonprofits.
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