That alien. who had previously been sent back to Mexico 17 times. was also charged with seconddegree murder. Despite the risks posed by drunk drivers. this offense is not currently a ground of removal. The bill I introduced that we are considering today requires the deportation of aliens convicted of three or more drunk driving offenses. The bill establishes a policy of three strikes and you are out for all noncitizens who are convicted of drunk drivingremoval without exception. Representative MYRICKS amendment provides for the mandatory detention and removal of illegal aliens who are convicted of drunk driving. Second. the amendment mandates the detention of any deportable alien who is apprehended for drunk driving. Third. the amendment makes a conviction of drunk driving a deportable offense for any alien. but still leaves open the availability of cancellation of removal by an immigration judge. Fourth. if a local law enforcement officer apprehends an illegal alien for drunk driving. DHS shall reimburse the local agency for the costs of transporting the alien to Federal custody. Finally.