Summary

Makes State and local governments ineligible for Federal infrastructure funds if they do not adopt a policy to notify the Department of Homeland Security at least 48 hours before releasing certain non‑citizens from custody. Jurisdictions have 1 year after enactment to put this statute, ordinance, policy, or practice in place. “Infrastructure project” follows the Federal regulatory definition, covering things like roads, bridges, transit, water, broadband, and energy projects. A conforming clerical change is made in the transportation code’s table of sections.

Key Points

• Ties Federal infrastructure funding eligibility to a DHS release‑notification requirement for certain non‑citizens.
• Jurisdictions must adopt the policy within 1 year of enactment or lose eligibility for covered funds.
• Requires at least 48 hours’ notice to DHS before a qualifying release from custody.
• Uses the government‑wide regulatory definition of “infrastructure project” (2 C.F.R. § 184.3).
• Applies to State and local political subdivisions (e.g., cities, counties).
• Penalty is financial (loss of infrastructure funds), not criminal or civil fines.
• Implemented as a new section in title 23, with a clerical table‑of‑sections update.
• Intended to increase coordination between local custodial authorities and DHS on certain releases.

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