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Representative PAUL COOK Co-Sponsors
HR 5035 Bill –
Reimburses
Local Law Enforcement for Costs of
Incarcerating
Criminal Illegal Immigrants
Washington D C, Thursday May 5,
Representative Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) announced he has signed on as a co-sponsor
to HR 5035, a Bill which will reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program (SCAAP).
SCAAP is a grant program that
reimburses states and local governments for the cost of incarcerating illegal
immigrants convicted of crimes. By law, the federal government is responsible
for immigration enforcement, including the incarceration of undocumented
criminal offenders. When this is not possible, the law requires the federal
government to compensate local governments for the costs of incarceration. Five
states, one of which is California, incarcerate 60 percent of all criminal
alien offenders. However, the federal government is not providing their share
of the cost.
Congressman Cook stated, “As the cost to incarcerate
undocumented criminals continues to rise, funding from the federal government
has continued to decline. California shouldn’t be left with the bill. The
federal government needs to carry their share of the burden. That’s why I’m
supporting this bill which authorizes the program through 2020.”
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Paul Cook is …
A member of
the House Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees,
Cook served as an infantry officer and retired after 26 years as a Colonel in
the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time in combat, Cook was awarded the Bronze
Star and two Purple Hearts.
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The Offices
U.S. Representative Paul Cook
APPLE VALLEY
OFFICE
14955
Dale Evans Parkway
Apple
Valley Town Hall
Apple
Valley, CA 92307
Phone: 760.247.1815
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
YUCAIPA OFFICE
34282
Yucaipa Boulevard
Yucaipa,
CA 92399
Phone: 909.797.4900
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
WASHINGTON, DC
OFFICE
1222
Longworth HOB
Washington,
DC 20515
Phone: 202.225.5861
Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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