Bills · HR 118
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 118Law enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations
No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about the potential for political motivations in prosecuting high-level federal officials and candidates. By limiting the use of federal funds that flow to state and local agencies, it seeks to prevent these funds from being used in cases against specific political figures, which some might view as politically charged.
If this bill becomes law, state and local law enforcement agencies that rely on federal asset forfeiture funds would need to be mindful of these new restrictions, potentially re-evaluating their funding sources for certain high-profile investigations. If it doesn't become law, state and local agencies would continue to have more discretion over how they use these shared federal funds, including for investigations and prosecutions of any individual, without this specific limitation.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using federal equitable sharing funds and property to investigate or prosecute the President, Vice President, former Presidents or VPs, or presidential candidates.
This provision directly restricts how a specific pool of federal money and assets can be used by state and local authorities.
PROVISION 02
Requires state and local law enforcement agencies to certify to the U.S. Attorney General that they will comply with this prohibition.
This creates an accountability mechanism, making agencies formally acknowledge and promise adherence to the new rule.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Attorney General to disqualify non-compliant agencies from receiving future federal equitable sharing funds and property.
This establishes a direct consequence for agencies that fail to follow the new rules, providing an enforcement mechanism.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 118
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 118Law enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations
No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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READING
2 min
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