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H.R. 3009 114th Congress House

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

Official title: To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohib… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

Introduced: July 13, 2015 See on congress.gov
Immigration Border security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2015
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H5409)
Jul 23, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2015
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H5450-5451)
Jul 23, 2015
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5450)
Jul 23, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the Attorney General may not reduce or eliminate any funding provided to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, if the Attorney General determines that the reduction or elimination would result in: (1) an increase in the overall crime rate, including an increase in domestic violence, sex trafficking, or crimes against children; or (2) a decrease in the number of trained law enforcement officers. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.
Jul 23, 2015
Mr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5449-5450; text: CR H5449)
Jul 23, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5449)
Jul 23, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.
Jul 23, 2015
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jul 23, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H5440-5451)
Jul 23, 2015
Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.
Jul 22, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jul 10, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 9, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 23, 2015 House · vote #466 On Passage Passed 241–179 See who voted →
Jul 23, 2015 House · vote #465 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 181–239 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 24, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

(Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make a state or local subdivision ineligible for state criminal alien assistance program funding if it: (1) has in effect any law, policy, or procedure prohibiting or restricting communication with the Immigration and Naturalization Service or other government entity regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status; or (2) prohibits state or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status.

(Sec. 3) Withholds specified Department of Justice funds (for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, the Community-Oriented Policing Services program, and the Byrne JAG program) under parts Q and E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 from such states or local subdivisions.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 370 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3009) to amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to d…
  • HR 4371 Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Republican 15
R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jul 22, 2015
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jul 22, 2015
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jul 22, 2015
Graves, Garret
· Jul 22, 2015
Abraham, Ralph
· Jul 21, 2015
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jul 21, 2015
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jul 21, 2015
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jul 20, 2015
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jul 14, 2015
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jul 13, 2015
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jul 13, 2015
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jul 13, 2015
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jul 13, 2015
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jul 9, 2015
Buck, Ken
· Jul 9, 2015
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 9, 2015
Collins, Doug
· Jul 9, 2015
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jul 9, 2015
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jul 9, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jul 9, 2015
Woodall, Rob
· Jul 9, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3009: Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3009/
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