End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [House] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] By Mr. GOODEN: H.R. 7612. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following: The Constitutional authority on which this bill rests isthe power of Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties,imposts, and excises to pay the debts and provide for thecommon Defefense and general welfare of the United States, asenumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. Thus, Congresshas the authority not only to increase taxes, but also, toreduce taxes to promote the [Page H2235]