HR5717-118

Passed House

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.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 26, 2023

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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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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Denies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions

Who Benefits

  • Immigration enforcement advocates
  • Federal policy proponents

Who Bears Costs

  • Sanctuary cities/states
  • Undocumented residents
  • Local governments

Key Policy Areas

Immigration, Federalism, Federal Grants

Primary Purpose

Denies federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions

Policy Domains

Immigration Federalism Federal Grants

Legislative Strategy

"Use federal funding as leverage for immigration enforcement cooperation"

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Sep 23, 2024

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the …

Sep 26, 2023

Mr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. McCaul, Mr. D'Esposito, …

Sep 26, 2023 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Immigration Federalism Federal Grants

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