Bills · HR 3861
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3861Immigration
Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it uses federal funding as a powerful tool to pressure local governments to comply with federal immigration laws. If passed, it could force many cities and states to reconsider their 'sanctuary' policies or face substantial financial penalties, potentially leading to widespread changes in how local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration agents. This could intensify the debate over federal vs. local control and the appropriate role of local police in immigration enforcement.
For voters, the bill's passage could mean different things depending on their priorities. Some might see it as a necessary step to strengthen immigration enforcement and ensure national security. Others might view it as an infringement on local autonomy, potentially leading to a decrease in essential services in their communities or creating distrust between immigrant communities and local authorities, regardless of immigration status. If it doesn't pass, cities and states would largely retain their current discretion on how much they cooperate with federal immigration authorities without the threat of losing federal funds.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Attorney General must annually identify any state or local government that does not comply with specific federal immigration laws or requests from the Department of Homeland Security.
This provision establishes a clear mechanism for the federal government to monitor and enforce cooperation with its immigration policies at the local level.
PROVISION 02
Any identified non-compliant jurisdiction will lose federal financial assistance for at least one year.
This is the core enforcement mechanism of the bill, directly impacting the finances and operations of non-compliant local governments.
PROVISION 03
To regain eligibility for federal funding, the Attorney General must certify that the jurisdiction is in compliance.
This means that the power to restore funding rests solely with the Attorney General, after a jurisdiction changes its policies.
PROVISION 04
The Attorney General is required to report these findings to Congress annually by March 1, and also provide reports on specific jurisdictions if requested by a Member of Congress.
This ensures ongoing accountability and transparency regarding which jurisdictions are deemed non-compliant and why.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 19 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3861
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3861Immigration
Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
