Some states and local governments could lose targeted federal project money. The bill applies if they limit certain work with federal immigration officials. It would start in fiscal year 2026.
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No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 205: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states, cities, counties, and towns that receive or seek congressional earmark money. It matters most for places with policies that limit immigration-status sharing or certain cooperation with federal immigration officials. It could also affect local law enforcement agencies that handle jail releases, detainer requests, and contact with the Department of Homeland Security.
Why this matters: This bill matters because some communities could lose targeted federal project money over local immigration policies. It links earmark funding to how much a state or local government cooperates with federal immigration officials. That could push some places to change their rules on information sharing, detainer requests, or release notices. The real dollar impact is unclear because the bill does not say how many earmarks or governments would be affected.
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