Bills · HR 32
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 32State and local financeState and local government operations
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on a significant debate regarding immigration enforcement, local control, and the allocation of federal funds. If it becomes law, it could lead to substantial changes in how certain local governments operate, potentially forcing them to choose between their current immigration policies and access to federal funding for specific services. This could impact the availability of social services for a particular population in those areas.
Conversely, if it doesn't pass, the status quo would remain, meaning jurisdictions could continue their current sanctuary policies without facing a federal funding cut for services to undocumented immigrants. The bill highlights the tension between federal immigration law and local approaches to public safety and community integration, potentially shifting responsibility and costs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "sanctuary jurisdiction" broadly to include any state or local government that prohibits or restricts information sharing about immigration status or compliance with federal detainer requests.
This definition is crucial as it determines which jurisdictions would be subject to the bill's funding restrictions.
PROVISION 02
Makes these defined "sanctuary jurisdictions" ineligible for federal funds intended to benefit individuals present in the U.S. without lawful immigration status.
This is the core financial penalty of the bill, directly impacting funding for services like food, shelter, and healthcare.
PROVISION 03
Includes an exception, stating that a jurisdiction is not deemed a sanctuary if its policy is to not share information or comply with detainers for crime victims or witnesses.
This exception aims to prevent deterring victims and witnesses of crimes from coming forward due to fear of immigration enforcement.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports listing states and local subdivisions that have failed to comply with federal detainer requests.
This provision creates transparency and accountability, publicly identifying jurisdictions deemed non-compliant with federal immigration requests.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 21
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 21 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 32
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 32State and local financeState and local government operations
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
21
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
