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How the Republican megabill targets immigrant finances

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GOP megabill would restrict access to tax benefits like the child tax credit.

Lawmakers would also tax remittances and add fees for certain actions like applying for asylum.

GOP lawmakers are trying to pass the legislation by the Fourth of July .

The legislation is still in flux and differs somewhat between House and Senate versions.

The House and Senate bills would put a 3.5% tax on "remittances" These are transfers of money such as earnings to family members and others abroad.

The U.S. was the largest source of global remittances in 2023 , the World Bank says.