Amendment requires that the first $650 million of authorized funds for State "truth-in-sentencing" prison grants be reserved for the purpose of reimbursing States for the costs of incarcerating criminal aliens, beginning in fiscal year 1996 and continuing until fiscal year 2000.

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Amendment Number
120
Description
Amendment requires that the first $650 million of authorized funds for State "truth-in-sentencing" prison grants be reserved for the purpose of reimbursing States for the costs of incarcerating criminal aliens, beginning in fiscal year 1996 and continuing until fiscal year 2000.
Purpose
An amendment to provide full reimbursement to states for the costs incurred for the incarceration of criminal aliens. The amendment would direct the Attorney General to reserve up to $650 million in funds appropriated for Truth in Sentencing Grants to fund the payments.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Feb 9, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:07:51
Submitted Date
Feb 9, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 120 — Informed