H.R. 1885

Referred to Committee

No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act

Introduced 3/26/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

5/3/2019 • House

Summary

No Federal Funding to Benefit Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving federal financial assistance. The term "sanctuary jurisdiction" means a state or local government that prohibits or restricts (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request.

The bill authorizes a state or local government to comply with a detainer and limits the liability of a state or local government for complying with the detainer.

Introduced in House • 3/26/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsGovernment liabilityImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersState and local financeState and local government operations

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Sponsor

Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]

Republican • FL-19

Cosponsors (3)

Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]

R-TX-6

Joined 5/17/2019

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

R-FL-17

Joined 9/9/2019

Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]

R-KS-2

Joined 2/25/2020

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Originated in the House

Introduced

March 26, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.

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