I am particularly grateful that the conferees accepted an amendment from the other bodys version of the legislation. authored by my colleague from Florida. Senator BOB GRAHAM. This amendment further defined an unfunded Federal mandate as any action that reduces or eliminates money authorized for controlling U.S. borders or reduces or- eliminates reimbursement for costs associated with the severe problem of illegal immigrations. Florida. like other States. Is burdened by the costs of illegal immigration. The drain on our States resources has been devastating. affecting every aspect of State and local servIces. By including this provision in the conference report. we are saying emphatically that the Federal Government must take responsibility for its laws.
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