Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +2
- Latest action
- Mar 12
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
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
Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.
What moved
Who is involved
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]Co-sponsor
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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