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Lawless Cities Accountability Act: Withholding Federal Funds

This act aims to withhold federal funds from cities and states that fail to maintain public order. This means if your city is deemed "lawless" by the Attorney General, it could lose access to money for transportation, housing, or social services, potentially impacting residents' quality of life.
Key points
Cities and states failing to enforce law and order may lose federal funding.
The Attorney General will determine which jurisdictions are "lawless" and make these decisions public.
Funds can be reinstated after 180 days or when the jurisdiction is no longer deemed "lawless".
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1365
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Process start date: 2023-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1365.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cities and states failing to enforce law and order may lose federal funding.
  • The Attorney General will determine which jurisdictions are "lawless" and make these decisions public.
  • Funds can be reinstated after 180 days or when the jurisdiction is no longer deemed "lawless".
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Local Government Security