H.R. 205

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks targeted to a State or unit of local government that is a sanctuary jurisdiction.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Van Duyne

SEC. 1. Short title

(a) Prohibition
- No Federal funds may be used for a congressional earmark targeted to a State or unit of local government which is a sanctuary jurisdiction.
(b) Congressional earmark defined
- In subsection (a), the term congressional earmark has the meaning given such term under clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

(a) In general
- Except as provided under subsection (b), for purposes of this Act the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official 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
- A State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, 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.

This Act applies with respect to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year.