Bills · HR 7423
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7423Immigration
No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION FEB 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would fundamentally change the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities across the country. If it becomes law, it would effectively eliminate "sanctuary" policies that some cities and states have adopted to limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. This could lead to more people being transferred from local custody to federal immigration custody, potentially increasing deportations.
Voters should care because it touches on issues of federalism (the balance of power between federal and state/local governments), public safety, and immigrant rights. Supporters argue it would enhance national security and ensure that federal immigration laws are consistently enforced, while opponents might argue it could erode trust between immigrant communities and local police, making residents less likely to report crimes or cooperate with law enforcement, and potentially overburden local resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires state and local governments to share information about individuals' immigration or citizenship status with federal authorities.
This provision mandates cooperation between different levels of government on immigration enforcement, preventing local policies that restrict such sharing.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits any state or local policy that restricts or delays the sharing of immigration-related information with federal agencies.
This directly targets and aims to eliminate so-called 'sanctuary' policies that limit local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Requires state and local authorities to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before releasing individuals from criminal custody.
This ensures federal immigration authorities are informed of an individual's release, enabling them to potentially take custody for immigration purposes.
PROVISION 04
Grants state and local law enforcement officers immunity from personal liability for actions taken within their official duties to enforce immigration laws.
This aims to protect officers who cooperate with federal immigration enforcement from being sued for their actions.
PROVISION 05
Allows the Attorney General to bring civil actions against non-compliant states or localities and makes them ineligible for certain Department of Justice law enforcement grants.
These provisions create enforcement mechanisms to ensure state and local governments adhere to the bill's requirements.
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2 EVENTSFEB 9
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FEB 9
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7423
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionFeb 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7423Immigration
No Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 9, 2026
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