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End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7612| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the obstruction of immigration laws through official interference. It makes it unlawful for any responsible executive official of a State or unit of local government to knowingly prohibit or restrict compliance with formal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests. These requests pertain to reasonable advance notice regarding the release of a criminal alien , including through the establishment or enforcement of pertinent laws or policies. The legislation defines a criminal alien as an alien charged with or convicted of a Federal or State crime, and reasonable advance notice as at least 48 hours prior to release, if practicable. Violations of this prohibition carry significant penalties, which are tiered based on the severity of the criminal alien's offense. For instance, if the released alien was charged with or convicted of murder, rape, or a sex offense against a minor, officials face 10 to 25 years imprisonment. Lesser offenses, such as serious violent felonies or other federal/state crimes, result in shorter imprisonment terms, ranging from 30 days to 10 years, in addition to potential fines. A severability clause ensures that if any provision is found invalid, the rest of the Act remains in effect.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3805
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3805
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.


  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7612| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
This bill amends chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the obstruction of immigration laws through official interference. It makes it unlawful for any responsible executive official of a State or unit of local government to knowingly prohibit or restrict compliance with formal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests. These requests pertain to reasonable advance notice regarding the release of a criminal alien , including through the establishment or enforcement of pertinent laws or policies. The legislation defines a criminal alien as an alien charged with or convicted of a Federal or State crime, and reasonable advance notice as at least 48 hours prior to release, if practicable. Violations of this prohibition carry significant penalties, which are tiered based on the severity of the criminal alien's offense. For instance, if the released alien was charged with or convicted of murder, rape, or a sex offense against a minor, officials face 10 to 25 years imprisonment. Lesser offenses, such as serious violent felonies or other federal/state crimes, result in shorter imprisonment terms, ranging from 30 days to 10 years, in addition to potential fines. A severability clause ensures that if any provision is found invalid, the rest of the Act remains in effect.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3805
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3805
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 318.


  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-3805: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted