Rep. Langworthy Introduces Bill to Cut Federal Grants for Sanctuary Cities
This bill is currently sitting in the House Judiciary Committee and several other committees for review. Nothing has happened with this proposal since June 2025. Because there has been no action for over 12 months, the bill is considered stalled.
This bill has strong support from House Republicans but will likely face a block in the Senate where similar immigration measures often fail.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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By pressuring sanctuary jurisdictions to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, the bill would make it harder for undocumented individuals to live and work in communities that currently limit their exposure to deportation. Increased cooperation between local police and ICE could lead to more detentions and deportations, particularly in cities that currently serve as safer havens.
“To ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.”
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
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