NE Sacramento News

Kevin Kiley, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 3rd district, has recently shared his views on several pressing issues through social media posts. His statements focus on the state's spending on healthcare for undocumented immigrants, delays in infrastructure projects, and efforts to manage homelessness.

On February 11, 2025, Kiley expressed concern over California's expenditure on healthcare for undocumented immigrants. He stated that the state is spending more than estimated, with costs reaching $9.5 billion this year. He emphasized his commitment to reducing this number to zero through legislation. "Incredibly, California is spending even more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than estimated. $9.5 billion so far this year. My legislation will reduce that number to zero."

Later that day, Kiley highlighted two significant developments from the past week: the delay of the High-Speed Rail project between Merced and Bakersfield beyond its 2033 deadline and the higher-than-expected cost of healthcare for undocumented immigrants. He criticized Governor Newsom's support for these initiatives while other state infrastructure suffers. "In the last week we learned: 1. The first leg of High-Speed Rail (Merced-Bakersfield) will miss its 2033 deadline. 2. Healthcare for illegal immigrants is costing $9.5 billion, not $6 billion as projected.Yet Newsom stands by both, as our roads crumble and our state burns."

On February 12, Kiley commended a Supreme Court decision allowing California cities to clear homeless encampments. He noted that even cities in the Bay Area are taking advantage of this ruling to restore order to their streets, reflecting his advocacy efforts in addressing homelessness challenges within urban areas."This is excellent and exactly why I petitioned the Supreme Court to allow California cities to clear homeless encampments.Even liberal Bay Area cities are taking advantage of the decision and bringing order to their streets."