S. 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.
Specifically, such funds are denied to any jurisdiction that has a law, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity from
- maintaining, sending, or receiving information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual;
- exchanging information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status with a federal, state, or local government entity;
- complying with a valid immigration detainer from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); or
- notifying DHS about an individual's release from custody.
The funding restriction does not apply to a law, policy, or practice that only applies to an individual who comes forward as a victim of or a witness to a criminal offense.
DHS must annually provide to specified congressional committees a list of jurisdictions that have failed to comply with a DHS detainer or have failed to notify DHS of an individual’s release.
The funding restriction begins 60 days after the bill's enactment or on the first day of the fiscal year following the bill's enactment, whichever is earlier.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY 2025-02-26 |
| Rick Scott | R FL 2025-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 707 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 707?
S. 707 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 707 are available on congress.gov.
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