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Prohibiting Funding for Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Protecting Officials

This bill aims to stop federal funding for cities and states that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. This means these areas could lose access to funds for shelter and services. Additionally, officials who cooperate with immigration authorities will be protected from legal liability.
Key points
Localities that do not cooperate with immigration authorities may lose federal funds for homeless and needy assistance programs.
Officials who share immigration status information or cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security will not face legal liability for these actions.
The bill defines 'sanctuary jurisdiction' as a place that restricts information sharing about immigration status or cooperation with federal immigration services.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6851
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2023-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cooperation with ICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6851.

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 2023-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Localities that do not cooperate with immigration authorities may lose federal funds for homeless and needy assistance programs.
  • Officials who share immigration status information or cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security will not face legal liability for these actions.
  • The bill defines 'sanctuary jurisdiction' as a place that restricts information sharing about immigration status or cooperation with federal immigration services.
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. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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

Migration Local Government Security