Bill · H.R. 3881· House(119-HR-3881)
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Langworthy
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" aims to facilitate cooperation between state/local law enforcement and Federal officials regarding individuals illegally present in the U.S. It establishes that local officers complying with Department of Homeland Security detainers are deemed federal agents and provides legal protections for those actions. The bill defines "sanctuary jurisdictions" as those that restrict the exchange of immigration status information or refuse to comply with federal detainers. These jurisdictions would be ineligible for certain federal funds, specifically targeting Economic Development Administration grants and Community Development Block Grants. If a jurisdiction is deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction, it may be required to return previously received funds.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill significantly expands federal authority over state and local law enforcement and fiscal policies.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens the ability of law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on immigration enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill increases federal oversight and cooperation to target individuals illegally present in the country.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7
The bill restricts the ability of states and local governments to set their own policies regarding immigration enforcement.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
Increased enforcement and information sharing targeting immigration status may disproportionately affect this community.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Protections for Law Enforcement: State and local officers who comply with Department of Homeland Security detainers are granted legal protections, including being deemed federal employees and having the United States substituted as the defendant in certain legal proceedings (Section 2).
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Protection for Crime Victims and Witnesses: The bill includes an exception so that a jurisdiction is not considered a "sanctuary jurisdiction" if its officials refuse to comply with detainers regarding individuals who come forward as victims or witnesses of a criminal offense (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Federal Funding for Communities: "Sanctuary jurisdictions" are prohibited from receiving Economic Development Administration grants and Community Development Block Grants, which could impact local public works, economic development, and planning (Section 4).
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Requirement to Return Funds: If a State or local government is deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction while receiving funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, the Secretary may require them to immediately return those amounts (Section 4).
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Redistribution of Local Resources: Funds returned by sanctuary jurisdictions would be reallocated to States and local governments that are not sanctuary jurisdictions (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 Urban Residents-5Good For Low Income Households-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Affordable Housing-5Improves Policing Reform-3Improves Poverty Reduction-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Increase States Rights-7
- 6/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jodey ArringtonRepublican · Texas
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin