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To establish criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities in cases of murder committed by undocumented immigrants within their jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
8/2/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4838
The bill titled "To establish criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities in cases of murder committed by undocumented immigrants within their jurisdiction, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 4838 in the 119th Congress, seeks to hold mayors of sanctuary cities accountable for murders committed by undocumented immigrants within their jurisdiction. The bill likely introduces penalties or measures to enforce such accountability but does not provide details on specific directives or actions proposed. It was introduced on August 1, 2025.
Current Status of Bill HR 4838
Bill HR 4838 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2025. Bill HR 4838 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2025. Bill HR 4838's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 1, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4838
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4838
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4838
To establish criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities in cases of murder committed by undocumented immigrants within their jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
To establish criminal liability for mayors of sanctuary cities in cases of murder committed by undocumented immigrants within their jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
Comments

Olivia Fischer
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4 months ago
I support this bill. It's about time mayors take responsibility for what happens in their cities. But what will this mean for the future of sanctuary cities? #HRBill4838 #SanctuaryCities #ImmigrationReform
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4838
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