Contact Congress about S. 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Cities and states that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities would lose certain federal funding under this bill. The money cut would apply to any federal funds used for services like food, shelter, or healthcare for undocumented immigrants. DHS would have to report annually on which local governments refused to comply.
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No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 707: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects cities and states that currently limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. It could also affect undocumented immigrants who rely on federally funded services in those areas, as well as community organizations that provide those services.
Why this matters: Right now, many cities and states have policies that limit how much they cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. This bill would create real financial consequences for those policies by cutting off specific federal funds. The practical impact depends on how much federal money flows to these jurisdictions for the covered services and whether local governments would change their policies to keep the funding.
Key provisions in S. 707
- A city or state counts as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" if it has any law, rule, policy, or practice that stops government officials from sharing information about someone's citizenship or immigration status with other government agencies.
- A jurisdiction also counts as a sanctuary if it blocks officials from following a DHS request to hold someone longer in custody on an immigration detainer or to tell DHS when that person will be released. These requests come under specific parts of immigration law (sections 236 and 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act).
- A jurisdiction is not labeled a sanctuary just because it protects crime victims or witnesses by refusing to share their information or hold them on a detainer.
- Sanctuary jurisdictions would lose eligibility for federal funds they plan to use to help people living in the U.S. without lawful immigration status. This includes money for food, shelter, healthcare, legal services, and transportation.
- The funding cutoff kicks in on whichever date comes first: 60 days after the bill becomes law, or the first day of the next federal fiscal year.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 707
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 707
- What is S. 707?
- Cities and states that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities would lose certain federal funding under this bill. The money cut would apply to any federal funds used for services like food, shelter, or healthcare for undocumented immigrants. DHS would have to report annually on which local governments refused to comply.
- How do I support or oppose S. 707?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 707?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 707 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
