# 119-s-3744: A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

119-s-3744, A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3744
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Creates a new federal crime that would make state and local officials, employees, and contractors criminally liable for knowingly adopting or enforcing policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement.** The bill targets a set of official actions that impede federal custody, hide or release noncitizens, or refuse cooperation with Department of Homeland Security requests.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Local officials face penalties for obstructing immigration: mixed, medium. If enacted, this bill would create a new federal crime for state or local officers, employees, or contractors who knowingly adopt or enforce policies meant to impede federal immigration laws. Prohibited acts would include blocking federal officers from nonsecure detention areas, hiding or altering…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3744 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3744)

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- [119-sconres-33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sconres-33)
- [119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-688)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3744 (as of 2026-08-11).