No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act

Summary#

This bill would make any State or local area that meets the bill's definition of a "sanctuary jurisdiction" ineligible to receive any grant funds that are administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for use in that area.

The bill defines a sanctuary jurisdiction as a State or political subdivision that has a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that either:

• prevents or limits sending, receiving, keeping, or sharing with other government entities information about a person's citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful); or
• prevents or limits complying with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) request under sections 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to honor a detainer or to notify DHS about an individual's release.

The ineligibility rule applies only to HUD grant funds distributed on or after 180 days following the bill's enactment. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine which jurisdictions meet the definition.

What it means for you#

• If your State or local area meets the bill's definition of a sanctuary jurisdiction, HUD-administered grant funds could not be used in your area after the 180-day waiting period.
• The HUD Secretary will work with DHS to identify affected places.
• The bill covers any grant funds administered by HUD for use in the jurisdiction; the text does not list specific HUD programs by name.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or administrative expenses is included in the bill text or provided metadata.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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