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No Federal Funds for Sanctuary Jurisdictions

This bill aims to prohibit federal funds from being used for earmarks directed at states or local governments that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. This means jurisdictions that do not share immigration status information or comply with Department of Homeland Security requests for detainers could lose specific federal funding. An exception is made for victims and witnesses of crimes.
Key points
States and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration authorities may lose access to federal funds.
Cooperation includes sharing immigration status information and complying with detainer requests.
An exception is made for individuals who come forward as victims or witnesses to a criminal offense.
The changes will apply starting from fiscal year 2026.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_205
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_205.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States and local governments that do not cooperate with immigration authorities may lose access to federal funds.
  • Cooperation includes sharing immigration status information and complying with detainer requests.
  • An exception is made for individuals who come forward as victims or witnesses to a criminal offense.
  • The changes will apply starting from fiscal year 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

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 2025-12-22.

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 Public Investments