I would first like to commend my colleague from Florida . for offering this important amendment. and urge all Members to support it. The question before us today Is one of fairness. Quite simply. some States in this country must shoulder a much larger burden than others when it comes to paying for the cost of Immigration. Florida Is one of those States. My State already has a large bill to pay. and H.R. 4300 will increase that bill substantially. It is not fair to put the increased costs of Immigration solely on the backs of State taxpayers like Florida. The Lewis amendment will correct that inequity by allowing for States to be reimbursed by the Federal Government for the increased cost. It Is a good proposal. it Is fair. and I urge its passage.
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