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Federal Funding Ban for Sanctuary Cities

This act aims to stop federal financial assistance to cities and states that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities. This means local communities could lose access to important funds, potentially impacting public services, infrastructure projects, and the daily lives of residents.
Key points
States and local governments violating federal immigration laws will be ineligible for federal financial assistance.
The Attorney General will annually determine compliance and report findings to Congress.
Ineligibility for funds will last a minimum of one year, with restoration only after the Attorney General certifies compliance.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_780
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_780.

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 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States and local governments violating federal immigration laws will be ineligible for federal financial assistance.
  • The Attorney General will annually determine compliance and report findings to Congress.
  • Ineligibility for funds will last a minimum of one year, with restoration only after the Attorney General certifies compliance.
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. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3].

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 2025-12-25.

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 Courts and Law