The lengthy start up period and the complexity of this program has created a misconception that SLIAG has a surplus of funds. Although this misconception has led Congress to defer SLIAG funds. many States and service providers report that demand for services has increased and many programs are threatened by the uncertainty due to congressional action. Congress appropriated $4 billion for the SLIAG Program in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 [IRCA]. This money is to reimburse States over a 7year period from fiscal year 1988 through fiscal year 1994. In fiscal year 1990 and fiscal year 1991 $1.12 billion was borrowed from SLIAG for other programs in the Labor/HHS Subcommittees Jurisdiction.
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