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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill (the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act) aims to compel state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities by establishing clear guidelines and consequences for jurisdictions that limit such cooperation. The bill defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government that restricts sharing immigration status information or fails to comply with federal immigration detainer requests, with an exception for jurisdictions protecting victims or witnesses of crimes. Under the bill, jurisdictions deemed sanctuary jurisdictions would become ineligible for certain federal economic development and community development block grants, including funds from the Economic Development Administration and Housing and Community Development programs. The bill provides legal protections for state and local law enforcement agencies that choose to comply with federal immigration detainer requests, effectively shielding them from liability in legal proceedings related to the detention of individuals. Additionally, the bill specifies that when law enforcement officers act in compliance with federal detainer requests, they will be considered federal employees acting within the scope of their employment for legal purposes. The bill does not provide immunity for violations of individuals' civil or constitutional rights and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Nick Langworthy (R)*,
Jodey Arrington (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
John McGuire (R),
Tim Moore (R),
John Rose (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
William Timmons (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3881/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3881/BILLS-119hr3881ih.pdf |
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