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Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7640 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Sponsors
6
Latest action
Mar 12, 2026

What it does

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026 This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting limitations on cooperation, revising detainer authority, and restricting funding for certain jurisdictions. Federal, state, and local government entities, including personnel, must be allowed to (1) comply with or enforce immigration laws or cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts, or (2) inquire about an individual's immigration status. Currently, such government entities must be allowed to share immigration-related information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS must issue a…

Official summary · Reported to House · Mar 12, 2026

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 23, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    On calendar · Mar 12, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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