reimburses states and localities for the cost of detaining criminal aliens. These funds are critical for local law enforcement agencies. especially those in border states like California. that routinely cover the cost of incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens. Between FY2001 and FY2005. SCAAP funding decreased by $265 million. This is unacceptable and places a significant burden on cashstrapped States that desperately need reimbursement. I supported the Kolbe/Dreier/Lewis amendment to increase the authorized funding for SCAAP to $750 million for FY06. $850 million for FY07. and $950 million for FY081 1. I am pleased that this amendment was accepted as it will provide much needed funds to the states and improve their ability to work with the Federal government on border security and immigration issues.
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