Mr. President. today I am introducing legislation to amend the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [IRCA] so that States can dedicate a small portion of their Federal impact assistance funds [SLIAG] for limited outreach activities under the Amnesty Program. I am proud to have Senators CRANSTON and ADAMS Join with me as original cosponsors. As many of our colleagues recall. Mr. President. over 3 million undocumented aliens applied for lawful temporary residence under the landmark immigration reform legislation that was signed into law in November 1986. And I can attest to the magnitude of the Amnesty Programs massive undertaking. California is home to nearly 1.6 million newly legalized aliens. which represents almost 60 percent of the total population nationwide granted initial residence.
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