Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
Sponsored By: Representative Langworthy
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a legal framework to encourage cooperation between state and local law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security by granting officers federal-agent status when they strictly comply with DHS detainers. It also limits liability for those actions and restricts some federal funding for designated "sanctuary" jurisdictions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Economic development grants blocked in sanctuary areas
If enacted, projects in sanctuary areas would be ineligible for federal economic development grants. This would cover public works, planning, and some training and research support. Sanctuary jurisdictions could not receive or administer these grants. The change would take effect on October 1, 2025.
Legal shield for honoring immigration detainers
If enacted, when State or local officers follow an immigration detainer, they would be treated as acting for DHS. The government agency would generally face no liability for those actions, and lawsuits would be against the United States. This protection would apply only when the officer complies with the detainer. It would not protect anyone who knowingly violates civil or constitutional rights. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Housing grants cut for sanctuary areas
If enacted, States and cities labeled as sanctuary jurisdictions would be ineligible for community development housing grants. Grantees would need to avoid sanctuary policies during the grant period. If a place becomes a sanctuary during that time, HUD would require the money for that period to be returned and would send it to non-sanctuary areas. The bill defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as one that blocks sharing immigration-status information or refuses certain DHS detainer or release notices, with an exception for victims or witnesses who come forward. This would start on October 1, 2025.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Langworthy
NY • R
Cosponsors
Donalds
FL • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
GA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
WI • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Edwards
NC • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
NC • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Timmons
SC • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Tenney
NY • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
OH • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
GA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
CO • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
NY • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Schmidt
KS • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rose
TN • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Moore (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/13/2025
Roll Call Votes
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