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Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

7/9/2025, 12:02 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3881

The bill H.R. 3881 of the 119th Congress, introduced on June 10, 2025, aims to ensure that State and local law enforcement officers have the authorization to collaborate with Federal officials in safeguarding communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists unlawfully present in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 3881

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program. Under the bill, a sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or local government that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts (1) information sharing with another government entity about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainer request or notification of release request.

When complying with a DHS-issued detainer, a state or local government shall be deemed to be acting as an agent of DHS with all authority available to DHS officers and employees. The bill also limits the legal liability of a state or local government for complying with a detainer.

Current Status of Bill HR 3881

Bill HR 3881 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 3881 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2025.  Bill HR 3881's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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. as of June 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3881

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
39
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
39
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3881

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3881

To ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.
To ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.

Comments

Rhea Frank profile image

Rhea Frank

971

1 year ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It will help keep our cities safe. I'm not sure about all the details, but it sounds like a step in the right direction.

Alora Adkins profile image

Alora Adkins

1,078

1 year ago

Not sure how this bill will impact me, need more info on it.

Andrea Pollard profile image

Andrea Pollard

1,034

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to force local law enforcement to work with federal officials to target immigrants. It's just going to create fear and distrust in our communities. This is not the way to keep us safe. In the short term, it will only lead to more division and discrimination.

Faye Hoover profile image

Faye Hoover

1,017

1 year ago

I don't know about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea.

Asher Pennington profile image

Asher Pennington

1,051

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it will help keep us safe from bad people. Sanctuary cities are not good because they protect criminals. This bill will stop that and make sure everyone follows the rules. I don't know all the details, but I know it's important to support this bill. It will make our country better.

Keanu Kay profile image

Keanu Kay

1,000

1 year ago

Not a fan of it.