Bills · HR 4838
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4838Immigration
ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant shift in how federal law could interact with local governance, particularly concerning immigration policy. If passed, it would create a direct federal criminal penalty for local elected officials based on local policies and the actions of others, which is a novel approach to enforcing immigration law.
Voters should care because it could influence how local governments set policies regarding immigration and public safety. It raises questions about the balance of power between federal and local authorities, the scope of mayoral responsibility, and what constitutes a direct link between a local policy and a criminal act. Its passage could lead to legal challenges and fundamentally change the landscape of 'sanctuary city' policies across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes criminal liability for mayors of 'sanctuary cities' for criminal negligence resulting in manslaughter.
This creates a direct criminal consequence for local elected officials based on local policies and specific criminal acts.
PROVISION 02
Defines the conditions under which a mayor can be found guilty, linking a 'sanctuary policy' to an undocumented immigrant committing murder.
This specifies the exact circumstances required for charges, including a direct and foreseeable causal link between policy and crime.
PROVISION 03
Prescribes penalties including up to 7 years imprisonment, a fine, and mandatory removal from public office.
These severe penalties would significantly impact a mayor's career and personal freedom upon conviction.
PROVISION 04
Provides a specific definition for 'sanctuary city,' focusing on policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
This definition is crucial for identifying which cities and mayors would be subject to the bill's provisions.
PROVISION 05
Grants the U.S. Attorney General exclusive authority to investigate and prosecute these offenses in federal courts.
This centralizes enforcement at the federal level, ensuring consistent application across jurisdictions.
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R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
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63
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 1
Introduced in House
AUG 1
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4838
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 1, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025
House BillHR 4838Immigration
ERIC ADAMS Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
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READING
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