Congress·In Committee·S. 3909
Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act
Ban on Undocumented Immigrants Carrying Government Firearms
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Sen. Budd, aims to ensure that undocumented immigrants cannot carry guns or ammunition, even if they are employed by a government agency like a local police department.
- Under current federal law, it is generally illegal for people in the country without legal status to possess firearms. This bill clarifies that this ban applies even when the government provides the weapon for official work duties.
- The proposal comes as some cities and states have considered hiring non-citizens for law enforcement roles to help with staffing shortages. This bill would effectively block those individuals from carrying service weapons if they do not have legal status.
- If passed, any government entity—including local, state, and federal agencies—would be prohibited from giving firearms to anyone who is already barred from owning them due to their immigration status.
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Milestones
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Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act
Bill NumberS 3909
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors
(5)R: 5
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