| In Opposition To H.R. 5326 “Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act For Fiscal Year 2013” |
May 18, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, the purpose of State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is to reimburse municipalities for the costs incurred incarcerating undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes. This program is vitally important to my home state of California. In 2009, California received $159 million in SCAAP funds, representing over 40 Percent of the funds allocated nationwide. These funds are an important contribution towards California’s cost of incarcerating undocumented immigrants, which is over $1 billion annually. The Committee recommended federal funding for SCAAP at $165 million, which is a cut from FY2012 levels by $75 million and which falls below my request by $785 million."
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| Border Tunnel Prevention Act Of 2012 |
May 15, 2012 |
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David Dreier, R-CA
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"While the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 gave law enforcement agencies powerful tools to combat the construction of illegal border tunnels, they are still being used by criminals to smuggle drugs and other materials into our country. For example, last fall, in my home state of California, I was troubled to learn that an elaborate tunnel was discovered in San Diego that linked to a warehouse in Tijuana. The tunnel contained wooden flooring, a rail system and an elevator. Its discovery led to the seizure of more than 32 tons of marijuana. Unfortunately, this is just one example of the more than 40 tunnels that have been discovered in California in the last five years. H.R. 4119 will give law enforcement additional ability to investigate and prosecute criminals using these tunnels. The bill also prohibits attempts to use, construct or finance a cross border tunnel. Finally, it provides for the forfeiture of cash and merchandise that is illegally brought into our country through a tunnel."
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| National Blue Alert Act Of 2012 |
May 15, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"In 2011 a total of 72 law enforcement officers were killed by perpetrators, 10 of which were in my home state of California. For the first time in 14 years there were more officers killed by gunfire than officers killed in traffic accidents."
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| In Recognition Of Earth Day |
April 23, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"My home state of California has made great strides in developing a “green economy” and investing in renewable sources of energy. In 2011, California added more wind power than any other state. The state’s wind industry now employs 4,000 5,000 people and is responsible for 3 percent of the California’s electricity. Additionally, the solar energy industry in California alone is comprised of over 3,500 solar companies, which employ more than 25,000 people. These industries should be recognized for their contributions to job creation as well as their growing success in securing our energy independence."
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| In Recognition Of National Golf Day |
April 19, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"In my home state of California there are over 900 golf courses, generating an average annual revenue of $15.1 billion. California’s gorgeous courses are huge tourist magnets and provide 160,000 jobs for Californians. I am also proud that my state of California is home to some of the most storied golf courses in the nation, including the legendary Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines."
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