Washington D.C.: Federal Immigration Cooperation
Also known as: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
224–194
Key Points
- Congress passed a bill that would stop Washington, D.C. from being a "sanctuary city." This means the city could no longer have rules that prevent local officials from working with federal immigration agents.
- The law would require D.C. government workers and police to share information about a person's immigration status with federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security.
- D.C. would also be forced to follow federal "detainer" requests. These are requests to hold someone in jail longer so immigration officers have time to pick them up, or to notify federal agents before someone is released from local custody.
- This change is intended to ensure that the nation's capital follows the same federal immigration laws as other parts of the country. Because D.C. is not a state, Congress has the power to change its local laws.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 6/11/2025 CR H2634)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 171). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 6/11/2025 CR H2634)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 215 (Roll no. 170).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
On Passage
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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