Bill · H.R. 3894· House(119-HR-3894)
SAFE Cities Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Wied
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAFE Cities Act directs the Attorney General to create and publish a list of "anarchist jurisdictions." This list must be published on the Department of Justice website within 14 days of the Act's enactment and updated at least every 180 days. To determine if a State or local government qualifies, the Attorney General will consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The criteria include whether a jurisdiction restricts law enforcement intervention, prevents policing in certain areas, disempowers or defunds agencies, or refuses federal assistance. Additionally, the Director of the OMB will issue guidance to federal agencies regarding restricting or disfavoring these jurisdictions from receiving federal grants.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill significantly expands federal authority over state and local governance through grant-making discretion.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires the publication of a specific list on a federal website, increasing visibility of certain jurisdictions.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill curtails state and local autonomy by penalizing specific policy choices regarding law enforcement.
Does this change how police departments operate?-3
The bill potentially penalizes jurisdictions that attempt to reform or reduce police funding.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The restriction of federal grants could negatively affect local social services and community resources.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Law Enforcement Support: The bill seeks to identify jurisdictions that have policies preventing law enforcement from intervening during widespread violence or destruction (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Protection of Law Enforcement Rights: The bill considers whether a jurisdiction has prevented agencies from policing areas they are otherwise entitled to police (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Addressing Law Enforcement Funding: The bill looks at whether a jurisdiction has disempowered or defunded a law enforcement agency (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Encouraging Federal Cooperation: The bill considers whether a jurisdiction unreasonably refuses offers of law enforcement assistance from the Federal Government (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Federal Funding: The Director of the OMB is tasked with issuing guidance to federal agencies to restrict or disfavor "anarchist jurisdictions" from receiving federal grants to the maximum extent permitted by law (Section 2(c)).
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 Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+2Increase States Rights-5
- 6/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/13/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2025
- 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.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas