Bills · HR 1680
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1680Immigration
UPLIFT Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
READING
9MIN
COSPONSORS
4
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would fundamentally alter the balance of power between federal immigration enforcement and state and local governments, especially in areas that have chosen to limit their cooperation with federal agencies. If enacted, it would essentially nationalize immigration enforcement policies, removing local control over how much local police should assist federal immigration efforts. This could lead to a significant increase in immigration detentions and deportations nationwide, and might change how local police interact with diverse communities, potentially impacting trust.
If this bill becomes law, voters could expect a more consistent, and generally stricter, approach to immigration enforcement across all jurisdictions, including those that previously had more lenient policies. If it does not become law, the current patchwork of varying state and local policies regarding cooperation with federal immigration agencies would continue, allowing local governments to maintain their current approaches to federal immigration requests.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits any federal, state, or local government entity or individual from restricting their personnel, including law enforcement, from complying with immigration laws or assisting federal immigration enforcement.
This provision directly targets "sanctuary" policies, aiming to eliminate local government discretion in cooperating with federal immigration agencies.
PROVISION 02
Explicitly permits state and local law enforcement to make inquiries about immigration status and notify the federal government about individuals reasonably suspected of being involved in a crime.
This empowers local police to take a more active role in immigration enforcement, potentially increasing interactions between local authorities and individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
PROVISION 03
Prevents federal, state, or local governments from restricting private entities' involvement in immigration detention, including agreements, property sales, payments, or receipt of payments for such facilities.
This provision could facilitate the expansion or establishment of private immigration detention facilities by overriding local zoning or regulatory barriers.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies and broadens the criteria for federal immigration officials to issue detainers for individuals arrested by local law enforcement, based on specified conditions for probable cause.
This makes it easier for federal agencies to issue detainers, increasing the likelihood that local authorities will hold individuals for federal transfer, impacting those arrested for criminal or motor vehicle offenses.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to annually determine and report to Congress which states or local government entities are not in compliance with the bill's provisions.
This establishes a federal oversight mechanism to monitor and publicly identify jurisdictions that do not adhere to the new requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1680
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1680Immigration
UPLIFT Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
