# 119-hr-3881: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

119-hr-3881, Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3881
- Congress: 119
- Title: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 20
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-31

## 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.

## Cosponsors (20)

- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX), 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Economic development grants blocked in sanctuary areas: mixed, medium. 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: mixed, medium. 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 wi…
- Housing grants cut for sanctuary areas: mixed, medium. 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…

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- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
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## Sources
- [119-hr-3881 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3881)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1181)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3881 (as of 2026-05-31).