House GOP Advances 'No Sanctuary Cities Act' to Strip Federal Funding From Cities Defying Immigration Rules

House GOP Pushes 'No Sanctuary Cities Act' to Tie Funding to Immigration Policy·Latest event March 5, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Allow crime victims to sue local governments that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.View effort →

Mar 25

House GOP Advances 'No Sanctuary Cities Act' to Strip Federal Funding From Cities Defying Immigration Rules

The House is moving toward a floor vote on H.R. 7640, which would strip federal funding from jurisdictions that refuse to assist federal immigration agents. This legislation would force local police to choose between losing essential grants or participating in deportation efforts, while also creating new legal liabilities for municipalities.

Mar 11

House GOP Advances Bill to Strip Funding From Sanctuary Cities as H.R. 7640 Hits Union Calendar

H.R. 7640 was reported and placed on the Union Calendar, clearing a path for a potential floor vote.

H.R. 7640Congress Proposes Cutting Federal Funds for Cities That Refuse to Cooperate With Immigration AuthoritiesInstead of addressing DHS’s deadly abuses, Republicans are taking up a bill to force state and local law enforcement to help round up immigrants by threatening to cut off funding if they do not comply. This does not make our communities safer.

Feb 8

House Republicans introduce H.R. 7423 to mandate local police share immigration data with federal authorities.

House Republicans introduced H.R. 7423 to mandate that local police share citizenship and release timing data with federal authorities.

H.R. 7423House Republicans' No Sanctuary Cities Act Would Cut Federal Funds From Cities Defying Immigration Rules

Feb 4

GOP Senators introduce S. 3782 to hold sanctuary cities liable and set mandatory minimums for harming officers.

S. 3782 was introduced to establish civil liability for sanctuary jurisdictions and set mandatory minimums for harming officers.

S. 3782Senate Bill Targets Sanctuary Cities, Would Let Crime Victims Sue and Impose 20-Year Minimum for Harming Officers

Jan 21, 2025

Congressional Committees Block Bills to Allow Lawsuits Against Sanctuary Cities

Initial legislative efforts to allow lawsuits against sanctuary cities were introduced in both chambers but failed to advance past committee.

S. 185Congress Proposes Allowing Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities for Damages

The Facts

Policies

H.R. 611 and S. 185 are companion bills that allow lawsuits against sanctuary cities. H.R. 7423 and the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act focus on cutting federal grants, while S. 3782 adds strict prison sentences for people who hurt police officers.

H.R. 7640

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

Feb 23

H.R. 7423

House Republicans' No Sanctuary Cities Act Would Cut Federal Funds From Cities Defying Immigration Rules

Feb 9

S. 3782

Senate Bill Targets Sanctuary Cities, Would Let Crime Victims Sue and Impose 20-Year Minimum for Harming Officers

Feb 5

S. 185

Congress Proposes Allowing Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities for Damages

Jan 22

H.R. 611

New Bill Proposes Allowing Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities for Not Cooperating With Immigration Officials

Jan 22

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