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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2015Immigration
H.R. 3009

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 23, 2015)

(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.

What just happenedJul 24, 2015

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50](R-CA)Sponsor
44 cosponsors44 R
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  1. Jul 24, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 23, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H5409)

  3. Jul 23, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 23, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466).(text: CR H5409)

  5. Jul 23, 2015FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H5450-5451)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 23, 2015FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5450)

  7. Jul 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. Jul 23, 2015FloorH36100

    Mr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5449-5450; text: CR H5449)

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jul 23, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5449)

  10. Jul 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.

  11. Jul 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    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.

  12. Jul 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H5440-5451)

  13. Jul 23, 2015FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.

  14. Jul 22, 2015FloorH1L210

    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.

  15. Jul 10, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  16. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Jul 9, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 23, 201581

(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.

Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2015

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

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.

Withholds specified Department of Justice funds 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.

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act — Informed