D.C. could no longer use local rules that block immigration status sharing or lawful federal custody requests. Crime victims and witnesses who come forward would still get a narrow exception.
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District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 1522: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects D.C. residents, noncitizens, D.C. police and city agencies, and federal immigration officials. It could change how D.C. officials handle immigration information and federal custody requests. It could also affect how some people feel about contacting local officials, especially if they are not covered by the victim or witness exception.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes how D.C. must deal with federal immigration enforcement. Today, D.C. can choose some local limits on that cooperation. This bill would narrow that choice. Supporters may see it as a way to make the nation’s capital work more closely with federal immigration officials. Critics may see it as a threat to local control and trust between immigrant communities and city agencies. The bill does not say what would happen to crime reporting, community trust, or immigration enforcement numbers.
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Officially: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act
D.C. could no longer use local rules that block immigration status sharing or lawful federal custody requests. Crime victims and witnesses who come forward would still get a narrow exception.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1522. Modern Action explains District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (4/30/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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