Congress·Reported·H.R. 7640

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act

Congress Proposes Cutting Federal Funds for Cities That Refuse to Cooperate With Immigration Authorities

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

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Part of: House GOP Pushes 'No Sanctuary Cities Act' to Tie Funding to Immigration Policy

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Key Points

This bill requires state and local police to cooperate with federal immigration officials. It would ban any local laws or policies that stop officers from sharing information about a person's immigration status or helping with federal enforcement.
Cities or states that refuse to follow federal immigration requests or share information would lose access to major federal grants. This includes money for hiring police officers and other public safety programs used by local departments across the country.
The policy creates a way for victims of certain crimes to sue local governments. If a person is a victim of a felony committed by someone who was released because a city ignored an immigration hold request, the victim or their family could take that city to court for money damages.
Local officials who choose to help federal immigration authorities would be protected from being sued. The bill gives these officers legal immunity and moves any related court cases from state courts to federal courts to protect the officials involved.
Federal authorities would gain more power to keep people in custody. If a local area is known for not cooperating, the Department of Homeland Security can choose not to hand over individuals to that local jail, even if the local government has a warrant for them.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

StateScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 12, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

Mar 12, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-541.

Mar 5, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 11.

Mar 5, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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The Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act would 'supersede any and all State and local laws' that restrict federal immigration enforcement and cut off funding and grants if federal law is ignored. The bill aims to stop cities from resisting federal deportation agendas.

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House Judiciary Committee Meets on Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act

NTD·22 days ago

House Judiciary Committee Meets on Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act

The House Judiciary Committee met to consider H.R. 7640, which would preempt local sanctuary laws. Rep. Tom McClintock noted the bill allows victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens released by sanctuary cities to sue those jurisdictions for damages.

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