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A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-1470| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill expands a Department of Justice (DOJ) program for compensating states and localities for costs related to the incarceration of certain aliens. Currently, the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) requires DOJ to compensate state and localities for the costs for incarcerating an undocumented criminal alien. The bill expands SCAAP to require DOJ to provide compensation for incarcerating aliens whose immigration status cannot be definitively identified. The bill also expands the definition of an "undocumented criminal alien" to include qualifying aliens who were charged with a felony or two misdemeanors, where the statute currently requires convictions of such crimes. The bill also authorizes the program through FY2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2192
A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1757
A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2192
    A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1757
    A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.


  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations

A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-1470| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
This bill expands a Department of Justice (DOJ) program for compensating states and localities for costs related to the incarceration of certain aliens. Currently, the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) requires DOJ to compensate state and localities for the costs for incarcerating an undocumented criminal alien. The bill expands SCAAP to require DOJ to provide compensation for incarcerating aliens whose immigration status cannot be definitively identified. The bill also expands the definition of an "undocumented criminal alien" to include qualifying aliens who were charged with a felony or two misdemeanors, where the statute currently requires convictions of such crimes. The bill also authorizes the program through FY2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2192
A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1757
A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2192
    A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1757
    A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.


  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationDetention of personsHealth care costs and insuranceImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations