Bill > HR1984

This bill, known as the BLOC (Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States) Act of 2025, aims to withhold certain federal infrastructure funding from states and local jurisdictions that do not comply with specific immigration notification requirements. Specifically, the bill mandates that political subdivisions must implement a process to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at least 48 hours before releasing an individual from custody if three conditions are met: the DHS has determined the person is not legally present in the United States, DHS has previously notified local authorities about the individual's legal status, and the person has been in custody for at least 48 hours. If a state or local jurisdiction fails to establish such a notification mechanism within one year of the bill's enactment, they would become ineligible to receive federal funds for infrastructure projects, including highway construction. The bill defines infrastructure projects according to existing federal regulations and is intended to encourage local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement by creating a financial incentive for compliance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1984/all-info