Bill · H.R. 1680· House(119-HR-1680)
UPLIFT Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The UPLIFT Act aims to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. It seeks to prevent State and local governments from restricting officials who wish to cooperate with federal immigration laws. The bill expands prohibitions to ensure law enforcement can inquire about and report the immigration status of individuals suspected of crimes. It also permits government involvement in the operation of private immigration detention facilities. Additionally, the act clarifies the authority of ICE detainers and provides legal immunity to local entities that comply with them. Finally, it establishes a private right of action for victims of certain crimes committed by individuals who were released due to a failure to honor a detainer.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill limits the authority of states and local governments to restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances law enforcement's ability to inquire about and report immigration status to facilitate removals.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill expands the ability of the government to track, detain, and remove immigrants.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7
The bill restricts the ability of state and local jurisdictions to set their own immigration enforcement policies.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill increases the likelihood of detention and removal for individuals suspected of immigration violations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Cooperation with Law Enforcement: The bill allows government officials to inquire about and notify the Federal Government regarding the immigration status of individuals suspected of crimes, which the bill states is intended to protect American citizens and mitigate the flow of drugs like fentanyl (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Support for Immigration Detention Infrastructure: The act permits government entities to enter into agreements, sell property, or pay costs related to the establishment and operation of immigration detention facilities managed by private entities (Section 3).
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Legal Protections for Local Officials: Local government entities and their personnel are granted immunity from civil suits regarding liability when they comply with a Department of Homeland Security detainer (Section 4).
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Legal Recourse for Crime Victims: Individuals who are victims of murder, rape, or a felony may bring a legal action against a State or political subdivision if that entity released an individual who was later convicted of such a crime after declining to honor a federal detainer (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Harm to Local Jurisdictions: Local government entities or their residents may experience harm, including financial harm exceeding $100, which could lead to legal actions against a State (Section 3).
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Potential for Increased Legal Disputes: The bill grants local government entities the standing to sue their own States in federal court to seek injunctive relief regarding immigration enforcement compliance (Section 3).
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Liability Risks for Government Entities: While immunity is provided for complying with detainers, the "bad faith exception" means State or local entities could still be held liable for any mistreatment of an individual (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Increase States Rights-7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado