Cornyn: Border Coalition Study Highlights Need to Pass SCAAP Bill

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Cornyn: Border Coalition Study Highlights Need to Pass SCAAP Bill

New study shows Texas border counties pay millions for law enforcement and criminal justice services to criminal undocumented immigrants; Cornyn-backed bill increases reimbursements for state, local governments

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Ranking Member of the Immigration and Border Security subcommittee, made the following statement Wednesday regarding a new report by the U.S./Mexico Border Counties Coalition on the costs of illegal immigration:

"This report shows clearly that we need to pass legislation to expedite and expand reimbursements now more than ever. Texas taxpayers and border law enforcement officials should not have to foot the bill for this unfunded mandate. The report also highlights the need for broader reforms of our broken immigration system. The federal government has a responsibility to secure the border.

"Border law enforcement officials play a critical role in keeping Texas residents safe. A bipartisan bill I'm backing will expedite the reimbursement process, expand the types of services eligible for reimbursement and make our communities more secure. I urge the Senate to pass this important legislation."

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