HELD Act
Sponsored By: Representative Calvert
Introduced
Summary
This bill would _withhold federal funding_ from states and localities that obstruct cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It targets two practices: failing to promptly answer Department of Homeland Security requests for information about people in local custody, including estimated release dates, and refusing to honor immigration detainers by not holding individuals for up to 48 hours to allow transfer to federal authorities.
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- States and state agencies: States that maintain laws or policies that impede timely DHS information requests or refuse to honor detainers could be declared ineligible for federal funds for projects and activities, risking funding for state-run programs.
- Local governments and political subdivisions: A city or county inside an ineligible state could still apply directly to receive federal funds that would otherwise flow through the state.
- People in local custody: The bill pushes jurisdictions to share release dates and to hold individuals up to 48 hours for transfer, making transfers to federal custody more likely.
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States blocking immigration detainers could lose funds
This bill would allow the federal government to deny funds to states or cities that block cooperation with Homeland Security on immigration custody. A state or city would risk funds if it does not quickly answer Homeland Security requests about a person in local custody, including the expected release date. It would also risk funds if it bars holding someone for up to 48 hours on a Homeland Security detainer, not counting Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. A city or county inside an ineligible state could apply to get its federal funds directly, if it otherwise qualifies. These limits would start with federal fiscal years that begin after the bill is enacted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Calvert
CA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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