Two years ago. He is still awaiting trial. Backers of the bill say he should have never been in the u. S. But critics say this would not have prevented her death because he served 15 years in federal prison and was only in San Francisco because of a mistake by the bureau of prisons. In recent years, Border Patrol caught him every time he attempted to cross. He was only in the city because the u. S. Justice department failed to do its job. Not all democrats are opposed to the bill. 24 democrats voted for kaits law. The Steiner Family lives in his district. In a statement today, he said this bill is not perfect and its shameful that the republicans did not allow any debate debate to improve it. But it does improve our ability for individuals who break the law. He hopes kaits law will pass the senate but it will take 60 votes. Another version of daits law came up short in the senate last year. Have you heard any statement or comment by kaits family. Reporter we were able to reach represen