Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2931
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

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Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

ID: F000475

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

June 9, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025" is a cleverly crafted bill designed to pander to the xenophobic base while masquerading as a legitimate policy initiative. Its primary objective is to relocate Small Business Administration (SBA) offices out of "sanctuary jurisdictions," which are conveniently defined as any area that doesn't kowtow to the federal government's immigration policies.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the SBA Administrator to relocate offices in sanctuary jurisdictions within 120 days, with a series of bureaucratic hurdles and penalties for non-compliance. It also prohibits the establishment of new SBA offices in these areas. The definition of "sanctuary jurisdiction" is carefully crafted to ensnare any local government that dares to question federal immigration policies.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The bill's proponents claim it will "protect" American small businesses from the scourge of sanctuary cities. In reality, it will harm:

1. Small business owners in affected areas, who will face reduced access to SBA resources and support. 2. Local governments, which will be forced to comply with federal immigration policies or risk losing funding. 3. Immigrant communities, who will be further marginalized and targeted by this legislation.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the politicization of immigration policy and the demonization of immigrant communities. Its passage would:

1. Embolden xenophobic rhetoric and policies, further polarizing the country. 2. Undermine local autonomy and self-governance, as federal authorities dictate how cities manage their own affairs. 3. Harm small businesses and local economies, particularly in areas with large immigrant populations.

In conclusion, this bill is a cynical exercise in political grandstanding, designed to appease the base rather than address real policy issues. It's a classic case of " legislative lupus" – a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the ego, fueled by a toxic mix of ideology and ignorance.

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Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$159,293
21 donors
PACs
$1,000
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$151,693
1
REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC
1 transaction
$1,000

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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RAHE, TIM C
3 transactions
$19,800
2
KING, RUSSELL S
2 transactions
$13,470
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ANDERSON, ROLLIS H
1 transaction
$13,200
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KROLL, MARK W
1 transaction
$13,200
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SONNEK, KATHLEEN M
1 transaction
$10,000
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HALKYARD, JONATHAN
1 transaction
$9,423
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MILLER, HUGH L
1 transaction
$6,600
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BROIN, JEFF
1 transaction
$6,600
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HEAD, MARTHA
1 transaction
$6,600
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SHAH, DARYA
1 transaction
$6,600
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AUSTIN, TANI DRU
1 transaction
$6,600
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AUSTIN, WILLIAM
1 transaction
$6,600
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HOWARD, GREGORY
1 transaction
$6,600
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HOWARD, LORETTA
1 transaction
$6,600
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HUBBARD, STANLEY S
1 transaction
$6,600
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RAHE, TIMOTHY C
1 transaction
$6,600
17
ROSEN, TOM
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

ID: L000598

Top Contributors

10

1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE, INC., PAC
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Mar 28, 2024
2
BARATTA, JOSEPH P II
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 31, 2023
3
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
4
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 29, 2023
5
SABIN, ANDREW
SABIN METAL CORP OWNER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 6, 2023
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DEGEORGE, JOSEPH
ST. PAULY TEXTILE, INC. PRESIDENT
Individual BRANCHPORT, NY
$6,600
Mar 13, 2023
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XU, MAODONG
FRESH2 TECHNOLOGY INC ADVISOR
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
9
SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Oct 18, 2023
10
GILLIAM, RICHARD
CUMBERLAND DEV. MANAGER
Individual CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023

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