To provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. McCaul, Mr. D'Esposito, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds if they provide benefits to unlawfully present aliens. Defines sanctuary jurisdictions as those that restrict cooperation with DHS on immigration enforcement.
Who Benefits and How
Immigration enforcement advocates gain funding leverage over localities. Federal immigration policy proponents benefit from pressure on non-cooperating jurisdictions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Sanctuary cities and states lose federal funding eligibility. Undocumented residents in those jurisdictions lose local services. Local governments face pressure to change policies.
Key Provisions
- Defines sanctuary jurisdiction based on immigration enforcement cooperation
- Denies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions providing benefits to undocumented aliens
- Exception for victim/witness protection policies
- Applies to policies restricting ICE cooperation
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Denies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use federal funding as leverage for immigration enforcement cooperation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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