Once again Congress is shirking its responsibility. H.R. 5677 includes language which cuts half of the total $1.2 billion in SLIAG funding that otherwise would become available in fiscal 1993. Californias State and local governments have complied with the requirements of IRCA. However. this compliance has shifted a disproportionate amount of the cost of this Federal mandate to overburdened states and localities. California is home to 1.6 million former undocumented aliens who applied for temporary residency status. As my colleagues can see. California has honored more than its fair share of the bargain. Now it is time for Congress to take responsibility and live up to its commitment.
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