H.R. 2056

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 11, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Higgins of Louisiana · Committee: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Table of contents

• H.R. 2056
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on District of Columbia serving as sanctuary jurisdiction

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition on District of Columbia serving as sanctuary jurisdiction

• (a) In general
  • Except as provided under subsection (b), the District of Columbia may not have in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any entity or official of the District government from—
    • sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or
    • complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual.
• (b) Exception
  • The District of Columbia is not in violation of subsection (a) solely because it has a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense, or comply with a request made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer regarding an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense.