Bill · H.R. 5005· House(119-HR-5005)

Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025

Age: 54 years

Texas

Introduced: 8/19/2025
Last activity: 8/19/2025 — 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: Chip Roy
Cosponsors: - 29 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Sanctuary Penalty and Public Protection Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to create a public database of sanctuary jurisdictions. These jurisdictions are defined as State or local government entities with certain laws, regulations, or practices. The bill also prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds with respect to these identified jurisdictions.

Yes

Does this tighten control of the border?+4
The bill aims to increase cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities through the enforcement of detainers.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6
The bill reduces state and local autonomy by penalizing them for their specific laws and practices regarding immigration.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill targets jurisdictions that provide sanctuary and increases the likelihood of federal interaction with immigrants in local custody.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds for jurisdictions identified as sanctuary jurisdictions.