H.R. 2056

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · June 12, 2025 · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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

• 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.