No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
January 3, 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 underlying disease.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act" is a thinly veiled attempt to punish cities that refuse to play along with the federal government's immigration policies. The bill's sponsors, LaLota et al., claim they want to prevent "sanctuary jurisdictions" from receiving federal funds intended to benefit undocumented aliens. In reality, this is just a cleverly crafted Trojan horse designed to further marginalize already vulnerable populations and score cheap political points.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government that refuses to share information about an individual's immigration status with federal authorities or comply with detainer requests. The exception clause (SEC. 2(b)) is a token gesture, allowing jurisdictions to maintain their sanctuary policies if they cooperate in cases involving victims or witnesses of crimes. The meat of the bill lies in SEC. 3, which denies federal funds to these "sanctuary jurisdictions" for services like food, shelter, healthcare, and transportation intended to benefit undocumented aliens.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The obvious targets are cities with sanctuary policies, but the real victims will be the undocumented immigrants who rely on these services. The bill's sponsors are counting on the fact that most people won't notice (or care) about the human cost of their grandstanding. Other stakeholders include local governments, which will face financial strain and bureaucratic headaches, and federal agencies, which will need to waste resources enforcing this misguided policy.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a perfect example of "legislative malpractice." It's a cynical attempt to exploit public fears about immigration while ignoring the complex issues surrounding it. The consequences will be predictable:
* Undocumented immigrants will suffer, as they're forced to rely on underground networks for basic services. * Local governments will face financial strain and potential lawsuits over compliance with this law. * Federal agencies will waste resources enforcing a policy that's more symbolic than effective.
In short, this bill is a masterclass in legislative quackery. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the willingness to sacrifice vulnerable populations on the altar of political expediency. The real diagnosis? A bad case of " Politician-itis": an acute condition characterized by a complete disregard for facts, empathy, and common sense.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
ID: F000446
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Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
ID: H001093
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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
ID: M001157
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Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
ID: N000193
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Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
ID: L000600
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Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
ID: B000740
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
ID: L000599
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Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
ID: W000806
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Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
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Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
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