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This bill, titled the "Recouping Funds from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025," requires political subdivisions (such as cities or counties) that are considered "sanctuary jurisdictions" to return any unobligated federal funds they received during a specific period. A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a local government that prohibits or restricts its officials from: (1) sharing information about an individual's citizenship or immigration status with other government entities, or (2) complying with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainer requests or notifications about the release of individuals. The bill specifies that this requirement applies to federal funds received during the five fiscal years preceding the Act's effective date, with an exception for certain law enforcement funding. The bill provides a grace period for jurisdictions that submit a notice to the Attorney General and take steps to modify their policies within 15 days, which could suspend the requirement to return funds. Essentially, the bill aims to pressure local governments to cooperate more fully with federal immigration enforcement efforts by threatening to withhold federal funding.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3827/all-info