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Protect America Act: Stricter Immigration Penalties and Sanctuary City Restrictions.

This act ties federal funding to immigration cooperation and significantly increases criminal penalties for illegal entry and reentry. It also allows citizens to sue 'sanctuary' jurisdictions for crimes committed by removable aliens and restricts student visas in non-compliant areas.
Key points
Federal funds from major departments will be withheld from states and cities that do not cooperate with immigration authorities.
Criminal penalties for illegal entry are increased to up to 5 years for the first offense and 10 years for subsequent ones.
Victims of violent crimes committed by removable aliens can sue sanctuary jurisdictions for damages.
International students will be barred from receiving visas to attend institutions located in sanctuary cities.
New mandatory minimum sentences for assaulting federal officers and restrictions on using loud noises to disrupt their duties.
Nonprofits promoting or supporting criminal violence will lose their tax-exempt status.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3790
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
Process start date: 2026-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect America Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3790.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds from major departments will be withheld from states and cities that do not cooperate with immigration authorities.
  • Criminal penalties for illegal entry are increased to up to 5 years for the first offense and 10 years for subsequent ones.
  • Victims of violent crimes committed by removable aliens can sue sanctuary jurisdictions for damages.
  • International students will be barred from receiving visas to attend institutions located in sanctuary cities.
  • New mandatory minimum sentences for assaulting federal officers and restrictions on using loud noises to disrupt their duties.
  • Nonprofits promoting or supporting criminal violence will lose their tax-exempt status.
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 Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-26.

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 Security Courts and Law