Bill > HR3920

This bill, known as the Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025, establishes a mechanism for withholding federal funds from jurisdictions (states or political subdivisions) deemed "lawless" by the Attorney General. A jurisdiction can be classified as lawless if it prevents law enforcement from intervening during widespread violence, withdraws law enforcement protection from areas they are legally entitled to access, defunds or disempowers law enforcement agencies, or refuses federal law enforcement assistance during sustained violent situations. The Attorney General must make determinations about lawless jurisdictions within 30 days of the Act's enactment and continue to do so quarterly, publishing these determinations publicly. If a jurisdiction is found to be lawless, it will be ineligible for federal funds for at least 180 days or until the Attorney General determines it is no longer a lawless jurisdiction. The bill provides specific criteria for what constitutes a "lawless jurisdiction," including exceptions for tactical law enforcement decisions, and aims to incentivize local governments to maintain order and support law enforcement operations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3920/all-info