Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to prohibit the allocation of federal funds through congressional earmarks to states or local governments designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." It specifies that no federal funds may be used for such earmarks if the recipient jurisdiction meets the defined criteria. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is broadly defined as any state or political subdivision with a policy that restricts government entities from sharing information about an individual's immigration status or complying with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security for detainers or release notifications. However, an exception is made for policies solely protecting victims or witnesses of criminal offenses. This prohibition on earmarks would become effective for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Immigration
No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act
USA119th CongressHR-205| House
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This bill aims to prohibit the allocation of federal funds through congressional earmarks to states or local governments designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." It specifies that no federal funds may be used for such earmarks if the recipient jurisdiction meets the defined criteria. A "sanctuary jurisdiction" is broadly defined as any state or political subdivision with a policy that restricts government entities from sharing information about an individual's immigration status or complying with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security for detainers or release notifications. However, an exception is made for policies solely protecting victims or witnesses of criminal offenses. This prohibition on earmarks would become effective for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.