Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill seeks to safeguard federal immigration enforcement by prohibiting federal financial assistance to state or local governments that interfere with federal law enforcement officers. Specifically, it targets jurisdictions that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal officers for actions taken during their lawful duties related to federal immigration law, or otherwise obstruct their work. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is responsible for determining if a state or local government has engaged in such prohibited conduct. If a jurisdiction is found in violation, it will be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years. Funds withheld from non-compliant jurisdictions will be reallocated to other eligible states or political subdivisions. Federal financial assistance can only be restored if the Attorney General certifies that the offending conduct has ceased and the jurisdiction provides written assurances against future interference.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.
SHIELD Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-6608| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill seeks to safeguard federal immigration enforcement by prohibiting federal financial assistance to state or local governments that interfere with federal law enforcement officers. Specifically, it targets jurisdictions that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal officers for actions taken during their lawful duties related to federal immigration law, or otherwise obstruct their work. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is responsible for determining if a state or local government has engaged in such prohibited conduct. If a jurisdiction is found in violation, it will be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years. Funds withheld from non-compliant jurisdictions will be reallocated to other eligible states or political subdivisions. Federal financial assistance can only be restored if the Attorney General certifies that the offending conduct has ceased and the jurisdiction provides written assurances against future interference.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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.