What does Preamble of Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict federal financial assistance to sanctuary cities. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act.

What does SANCTUARY CITIES INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. of Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act do?

This section establishes that states or local jurisdictions not complying with specific immigration-related federal laws may be ineligible for federal financial assistance. The Attorney General is tasked with annually identifying jurisdictions not in compliance with Section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act or requests under Sections 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Identified non-compliant jurisdictions face a minimum one-year ineligibility for federal financial assistance. Eligibility for federal financial assistance is restored only after the Attorney General certifies compliance. The Attorney General must also provide compliance reports upon request from a Member of Congress.

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Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act

Last updated: 6/10/2025 · Introduced: 6/10/2025

Author: Sheri Biggs (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from receiving federal financial assistance if they do not comply with specific federal immigration laws.
The Attorney General will annually identify non-compliant jurisdictions, leading to a minimum one-year suspension of federal funding.
Federal financial assistance eligibility is restored only after the Attorney General certifies that the jurisdiction is in compliance with the relevant immigration laws.

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