Bills · HR 205
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 205Immigration
No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
READING
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COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenStates, counties, and cities that currently have policies limiting their cooperation with federal immigration authorities would be most directly affected. If these jurisdictions are designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions" under this bill's definition, they would no longer be eligible to receive federal funds through congressional earmarks.
Residents of these affected areas could indirectly feel the impact if local projects that might have been funded by earmarks (such as infrastructure upgrades, community programs, or public services) do not receive federal support. This could lead to local taxpayers bearing more costs or projects being delayed or cancelled.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of federal funds for congressional earmarks directed to any state or local government designated as a "sanctuary jurisdiction."
This directly links federal project funding to local immigration enforcement policies, potentially reducing federal financial support for certain communities.
PROVISION 02
Defines "sanctuary jurisdiction" as a state or local government that has policies restricting officials from sharing immigration status information or complying with lawful Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests (detainers or release notifications).
This establishes clear criteria for what constitutes a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' for the purpose of federal funding restrictions.
PROVISION 03
Includes an exception, stating that a jurisdiction is not considered a "sanctuary" if its policy regarding immigration information sharing or DHS cooperation applies only to victims or witnesses of a criminal offense.
This aims to protect public safety efforts by ensuring that crime victims and witnesses can interact with local law enforcement without fear of immigration consequences.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the Act will apply starting with fiscal year 2026 and for all subsequent fiscal years.
This provides a clear timeline for when the funding restrictions would take effect if the bill becomes law.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
48
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 205
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 205Immigration
No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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