Bills · HR 3894
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3894Crime and Law Enforcement
SAFE Cities Act
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could create a formal mechanism for the federal government to publicly label certain states and local governments, potentially creating tension between federal and local authorities. If passed, it would give the Attorney General new power to assess and publicly categorize jurisdictions based on their handling of public order and law enforcement, which could be seen as a way to influence local policy.
Voters should care because the potential loss of federal grant money for identified jurisdictions could have significant real-world impacts. Many critical local services and projects rely on federal funding. If a city or state loses access to these funds, it could lead to cuts in public services, stalled infrastructure projects, or increased local taxes to cover budget shortfalls. It also raises questions about how "anarchist jurisdiction" is defined and applied, and whether such a designation could be used for political purposes rather than solely objective criteria.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Attorney General, in consultation with other federal officials, to identify and publish a list of "anarchist jurisdictions" on the Department of Justice website.
This creates a new federal designation for states and local governments, potentially affecting their public image and relationship with the federal government.
PROVISION 02
Establishes criteria for identifying an "anarchist jurisdiction," including policies that restrict law enforcement intervention, prevent policing of certain areas, disempower or defund law enforcement, or unreasonably refuse federal assistance.
These criteria define what actions or inactions by local governments could lead to being placed on the list, directly influencing local public safety and funding decisions.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to federal agencies on how to restrict or disfavor "anarchist jurisdictions" from receiving federal grants.
This provision ties the designation to tangible financial consequences, potentially impacting a wide range of state and local programs that rely on federal funding.
PROVISION 04
Defines "anarchist jurisdiction" as a state or local government that has refused to take reasonable steps to stop acts of violence and destruction of property in that jurisdiction.
This core definition provides the basis for the entire bill's actions, and its interpretation will be critical.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
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 3894
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3894Crime and Law Enforcement
SAFE Cities Act
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
