What does Preamble of S 3921 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To establish eligibility requirements for the use of Federal funds for Special Event Assessment Rating support in sanctuary jurisdictions and to reallocate such funds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement efforts,' aims to modify the allocation of federal funds. The bill proposes establishing eligibility requirements for sanctuary jurisdictions to receive federal funds for Special Event Assessment Rating support. It also proposes reallocating those funds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement activities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3921 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act.

What does FINDINGS. of S 3921 do?

This section outlines findings related to the Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) program administered by the Department of Homeland Security. It states that sanctuary jurisdictions' limited cooperation with federal immigration enforcement may increase vulnerabilities at major events. The text cites over 382 border encounters with individuals on terrorist watch lists between 2021 and 2024 as an example of increased vulnerability. It suggests conditioning SEAR support on compliance with immigration laws would promote the general welfare and directly relate to event security risks. The findings assert that such conditioning would not coerce compliance and is consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling in South Dakota v. Dole.

What does DEFINITIONS. of S 3921 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Sanctuary jurisdiction” is defined as a state or political subdivision with policies restricting the sharing of immigration status information or compliance with Department of Homeland Security detainment requests. “SEAR support” refers to federal funds, grants, or resources from the Department of Homeland Security for Special Event Assessment Rating activities, such as risk assessments and security measures.

What does INELIGIBILITY OF SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING of S 3921 do?

This section establishes ineligibility for sanctuary jurisdictions to receive federal funds for SEAR support. This ineligibility applies to funding from the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Operations Coordination and related grant programs, such as the Homeland Security Grant Program. The ineligibility does not take effect until 30 days after notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security. A sanctuary jurisdiction must certify full compliance with immigration laws, including section 642 of the Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, to avoid the funding ineligibility.

What does REALLOCATION. of S 3921 do?

This section establishes a reallocation of funds based on the ineligibility of certain sanctuary jurisdictions as defined in section 4. The reduction in expenditures resulting from this ineligibility will be reallocated to Enforcement and Removal Operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Priority for the reallocated funds will be given to immigration enforcement activities addressing public safety threats, including arrests, detentions, and deportations of convicted criminal noncitizens, gang members, and individuals on terrorist watch lists. At least 50 percent of the reallocated funds must be used for border-related removals and enforcement operations.

What does SEMIANNUAL REPORTS. of S 3921 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit semiannual reports to Congress. The reports must detail the amount of funds withheld under section 4. The reports must detail the amount of funds reallocated under section 5. The reports must describe the impact of these reallocations on enforcement outcomes, including arrests, detentions, and deportations. The reports must address the impact of the Act on reducing risks from illegal aliens at major events.

What does SEVERABILITY. of S 3921 do?

This section establishes a severability clause. If a portion of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions and their application to other situations will remain in effect.

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Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act — S. 3921

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds for Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) support, such as risk assessments and security measures, unless they certify full compliance with immigration laws.
Funds previously allocated to sanctuary jurisdictions for SEAR support will be reallocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement activities, prioritizing public safety threats and border-related removals.
The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit semiannual reports to Congress detailing fund withholdings, reallocations, and the impact on enforcement outcomes and event security risks.

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