What does Preamble of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to restrict federal funding to state or local governments. The restriction applies to governments that arrest or prosecute federal law enforcement officers. The arrests or prosecutions must be related to the enforcement of federal immigration law.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Safeguarding Homeland Immigration Enforcement from Local Detention Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to federal authority over immigration enforcement. It states that the Constitution grants the Federal Government exclusive authority over enforcing immigration laws. It asserts that federal law enforcement officers should not be arrested or prosecuted by state or local jurisdictions while performing lawful immigration enforcement activities. The findings note that some jurisdictions have taken actions to impede federal immigration enforcement, which is seen as undermining the rule of law and public safety.

What does PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS TO JURISDICTIONS THAT ARREST OR of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits federal financial assistance to states or political subdivisions that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal law enforcement officers for actions taken in the lawful performance of their duties relating to federal immigration law. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines whether a state or local government has engaged in conduct that violates this prohibition. Starting in fiscal year 2026, states or political subdivisions found to have engaged in such conduct are ineligible to receive federal financial assistance for that fiscal year. Any federal financial assistance denied to an ineligible state or political subdivision will be reallocated to states or political subdivisions that are not ineligible. “Federal financial assistance” is defined as having the meaning given in section 7501 of title 31, United States Code. “State” is defined broadly to include various U.S. territories and possessions.

What does RESTORATION OF FUNDING. of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the process for restoring federal financial assistance that was withheld under section 3. Restoration requires certification from the Attorney General to the head of the Federal agency administering the assistance. The Attorney General must certify that the state or political subdivision has stopped the offending conduct. Written assurances from the state or political subdivision are required, stating that the interference will not recur.

What does DEFINITIONS. of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Federal law enforcement officer” is defined as any officer, agent, or employee authorized to enforce immigration laws by the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, or any other Federal agency. “Federal funds” includes grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or other financial assistance provided by a Federal department or agency.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of SHIELD Act of 2025 do?

This Act becomes effective upon its enactment.

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SHIELD Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

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This bill prohibits federal financial assistance to state or local governments that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal law enforcement officers performing duties related to federal immigration law.
The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, determines eligibility for federal funds, with ineligibility beginning in fiscal year 2026.
States or political subdivisions can have federal funding restored if they certify they have ceased interfering with federal immigration enforcement and provide assurances against future interference.

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