Diamond and Silk Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 12, 2019)
End Sanctuaries and Help Our American Homeless and Veterans Act or the Diamond and Silk Act
This bill imposes penalties on any state or local jurisdiction that has an ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts federal, state, or local government entities, officials, or other personnel from enforcing or assisting with enforcing immigration laws.
Such a jurisdiction shall be barred from receiving any federal financial assistance, and certain funds that would have gone to the jurisdiction shall be reallocated to programs to reduce homelessness and address mental illness.
A victim (or certain family members if the victim is deceased) of any felony for which an alien was convicted and sentenced to at least one year in prison may sue a state or local jurisdiction if (1) the jurisdiction knew the alien was unlawfully present in the United States and released the alien prior to the crime's commission, or (2) the crime was a consequence of the jurisdiction refusing to honor a detainer or warrant issued for an alien believed to be unlawfully present and in violation of controlled substances laws. A prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
A jurisdiction that receives federal financial assistance shall waive sovereign immunity against such lawsuits.
What just happenedJun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 12, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House