# 119-hr-1928: Sanctuary City Accountability Act

119-hr-1928, Sanctuary City Accountability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-05-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1928
- Congress: 119
- Title: Sanctuary City Accountability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-23

## Summary

**Creates a private right of action** that would let U.S. nationals sue a State or local government labeled a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' if an immigrant who was in that jurisdiction later harms them or their immediate family. Plaintiffs could seek injunctive relief or compensatory damages, and suits can target the original sanctuary jurisdiction even if the immigrant relocates elsewhere. - Families and victims: U.S. citizens who are harmed, or whose immediate family members are harmed, could bring civil suits for money damages or court orders. - Local governments: Cities and counties designated as sanctuary jurisdictions could face lawsuits unless they were enforcing a law or policy imposed by their State. - Scope and enforcement: The bill lists four kinds of local practices that qualify as obstructing immigration enforcement, including refusing ICE detainers, denying ICE access to interview incarcerated noncitizens, imposing unreasonable conditions on detainer compliance, and blocking communication with federal immigration officers.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Victims could sue sanctuary jurisdictions: benefit, medium. This bill would let U.S. nationals sue certain "sanctuary jurisdictions" in federal court. You could sue if a noncitizen who was in that jurisdiction commits a crime against you or your immediate family, either there or after moving. You could ask for a court order (injunction) or money for your lo…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1928 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1928)

## Related
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1919)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1928 (as of 2026-05-23).