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  • Bono Mack Supports Funding for Incarcerating Criminal Illegal Aliens
    May 19, 2009  - Washington, DC – Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today called for restored funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), which helps state and local governments offset the costs associated with incarcerating criminal illegal aliens. In a letter sent to House appropriators, Bo... More
  • Bono Mack Joins Obama, National Leaders at Summit of the Americas
    Apr 16, 2009  - WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to address such critical issues as global economic recovery, energy security and enhanced drug control policies, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) is participating in the fifth Summit of the Americas. Bono Mack, together with several of her colleagues, will join Pr... More
  • BONO MACK HELPS STATES DEAL WITH CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS
    May 9, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised House passage of H.R. 1512, which would amend the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to authorize reimbursements to States and local governments for costs associated with the incarceration of illegal aliens charged – rather than convict... More
  • BONO SECURES PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDS
    Jul 26, 2007  - Congresswoman Bono voted today for legislation that will provide critical funding for public safety officers throughout Riverside County, CA, and assist in the effort to control our borders and deal with criminal illegal aliens and gangs. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Commerce, ... More
  • BONO URGES SECRETARY RICE TO END PASSPORT CRISIS
    Jun 22, 2007  - In response to America's passport processing crisis, Congresswomen Mary Bono (R-CA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have rallied Members of Congress to sign a letter urging Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to take immediate measures to alleviate the current passport situation."Millions of American families... More
  • BONO PRAISES SIGNING OF THE SECURE FENCE ACT OF 2006
    Oct 26, 2006  - Today, Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) applauds the President for signing The Secure Fence Act of 2006, H.R. 6061. The Secure Fence Act is one part of a comprehensive legislative effort to combat illegal immigration; and was passed in the House of Representatives in September 2006 by a vote of 283-1... More
  • BONO VOTES TO SUPPORT HOMELAND SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
    Sep 29, 2006  - Today, Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) voted to support H.R. 5441, the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill and H.R. 5122, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2007. The Homeland Appropriations Bill addresses the most critical homeland security needs while the Defense Authorization Act wor... More
  • Bono Takes Another Critical Step to Defend and Protect Our Borders
    Sep 14, 2006  - In a move to protect our border security and prevent unlawful entries into the United States, Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) voted today in favor of H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act of 2006. Bono also voted to support H.R. 3199, the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005. ... More
  • Statement of Congresswoman Bono on Immigration Reform and Border Security
    May 1, 2006  -  The following is a statement from Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) regarding today's immigration rallies and federal legislative efforts to bolster border security and address comprehensive immigration reform. "It is the responsibility of our government to ensure the safety and security of ... More
  • Bono Encourages Senate to Move Immigration Reform Legislation
    Apr 7, 2006  -  Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) released the following statement encouraging the Senate to swiftly pass immigration reform legislation so it may be conferenced with House legislation where final details will be debated. "It is imperative that the Senate remain focused and swiftly pass an i... More