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…
The bill bars the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks that are targeted to a State or local government designated a “sanctuary jurisdiction.” It defines “congressional earmark” by reference to House rule XXI(9)(e) and defines “sanctuary jurisdiction” as a jurisdiction that restricts sharing immigration status information or refuses to comply with certain DHS detainer or notification requests, with an exception for victims or witnesses. The prohibition applies beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
Liberals emphasize civil-rights and public-safety harms from funding cuts
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes a clear and narrowly worded substantive prohibition with defined terms and a set effective date, but it lacks procedural, fiscal, and enforcement detail that would be necessary for consistent implementation across appropriations and administrative practices.
The bill bars the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks that are targeted to a State or local government designated a “sanctuary jurisdiction.” It defines “congressional earmark” by reference to House rule XXI(9)(e) and defines “sanctuary jurisdiction” as a jurisdiction that restricts sharing immigration status information or refuses to comply with certain DHS detainer or notification requests, with an exception for victims or witnesses.
The prohibition applies beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
Short, targeted, and ideologically charged—more viable in a chamber receptive to tougher immigration measures but faces steep Senate and legal hurdles.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes a clear and narrowly worded substantive prohibition with defined terms and a set effective date, but it lacks procedural, fiscal, and enforcement detail that would be necessary for consistent implementation across appropriations and administrative practices.
Liberals emphasize civil-rights and public-safety harms from funding cuts
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Liberals emphasize civil-rights and public-safety harms from funding cuts
Likely opposed.
They would see the bill as a punitive measure that leverages federal appropriations to coerce local policies on immigrant protections.
They would note the narrow scope (congressional earmarks only) but still view it as precedent for targeting cities and undermining local discretion.
Mixed/guarded.
Centrist voters would acknowledge the goal of encouraging law-enforcement cooperation but worry about blunt funding restrictions and unintended service losses.
They would weigh constitutional and federalism risks, and want precise definitions and narrow implementation.
Supportive.
Mainstream conservatives would view this as a reasonable tool to prevent federal funds from being steered to jurisdictions that obstruct immigration enforcement.
They would see it as protecting rule of law and leveraging appropriations oversight.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Short, targeted, and ideologically charged—more viable in a chamber receptive to tougher immigration measures but faces steep Senate and legal hurdles.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals emphasize civil-rights and public-safety harms from funding cuts
Short, targeted, and ideologically charged—more viable in a chamber receptive to tougher immigration measures but faces steep Senate and le…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill establishes a clear and narrowly worded substantive prohibition with defined terms and a set effective date, but it lacks procedural, fiscal, and enforcement detail t…
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