No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/32
Last Updated: August 16, 2025

Sponsored by

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

ID: L000598

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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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💰 Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$133,000
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$132,000

No PAC contributions found

1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE, INC., PAC
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
LEVY, EDWARD
2 transactions
$13,200
2
BARATTA, JOSEPH P II
1 transaction
$6,600
3
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
1 transaction
$6,600
4
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
1 transaction
$6,600
5
SABIN, ANDREW
1 transaction
$6,600
6
DEGEORGE, JOSEPH
1 transaction
$6,600
7
XU, MAODONG
1 transaction
$6,600
8
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
1 transaction
$6,600
9
SINGER, PAUL
1 transaction
$6,600
10
GILLIAM, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
11
MCMAHON, LINDA E
1 transaction
$6,600
12
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
13
EMMET, RICHARD
1 transaction
$6,600
14
SCHWAB, CHARLES
1 transaction
$6,600
15
STEPHENS, WARREN A
1 transaction
$6,600
16
STERN, ELIZABETH
1 transaction
$6,600
17
RICHARDS, DANIEL
1 transaction
$6,600
18
MATUSZEWSKI, DANIEL
1 transaction
$6,600
19
VANDERSLOOT, FRANK
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

ID: F000446

Top Contributors

10

1
PROTECT OUR HERITAGE
Organization SKOKIE, IL
$5,000
Dec 1, 2023
2
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Sep 11, 2023
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 4, 2023
5
BOGART ASSOCIATES, INC.
Organization ALEXANDRIA, VA
$500
Apr 26, 2023
6
ANWAR, S JAVAID
MIDLAND ENERGY, INC CEO/PRESIDENT
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$13,200
Feb 6, 2024
7
PARKER, SEAN
SEAN N PARKER FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$13,200
Mar 7, 2024
8
WELLS, MIKE
WELLS ENTERPRISES CEO
Individual LE MARS, IA
$12,500
Mar 13, 2023
9
LAURIDSEN, NIXON
LGI CHAIRMAN
Individual ANKENY, IA
$10,000
Dec 12, 2023
10
CROOKHAM, JOE
CEO CEO
Individual OSKALOOSA, IA
$10,000
Mar 31, 2023

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

ID: H001093

Top Contributors

10

1
HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
2
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
3
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF NORTH DAKOTA
Organization BELCOURT, ND
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
4
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 19, 2023
5
BANKE, BARBARA
JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE
Individual GEYSERVILLE, CA
$6,600
Dec 7, 2023
6
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 6, 2024
7
GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADEL LLC FOUNDER CEO
Individual MIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
8
ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION LLC EXECUTIVE
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Jun 28, 2023
9
ROWAN, MARC
APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS EXECUTIVE
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Jun 28, 2023
10
KIESLER, DOUGLAS M MR.
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. CEO
Individual GREENVILLE, IN
$6,600
Feb 22, 2023

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

ID: M001157

Top Contributors

10

1
SOUTH SPUR LP
Organization HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Jan 31, 2024
2
TRACEY FOX KING & WALTERS
Organization HOUSTON, TX
$1,000
Feb 17, 2023
3
CHILDS, JOHN W.
JW CHILDS ASSOCIATES OWNER
Individual VERO BEACH, FL
$50,000
Dec 12, 2023
4
LANIER, BECKY MRS.
LANIER LAW FIRM ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Mar 4, 2024
5
LANIER, MARK W.
LANIER LAW FIRM ATTORNEY
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Mar 4, 2024
6
CHILDS, JOHN W
Individual VERO BEACH, FL
$38,400
Mar 15, 2024
7
CHILDS, JOHN W.
JW CHILDS ASSOCIATES OWNER
Individual VERO BEACH, FL
$38,400
May 7, 2024
8
CHILDS, JOHN W
Individual VERO BEACH, FL
$33,400
Nov 14, 2024
9
CARLTON, C. CRAIG MR.
C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES OWNER
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$25,000
Feb 13, 2024
10
LUROS, HILARY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$25,000
Feb 27, 2024

Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

ID: N000193

Top Contributors

10

1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
May 29, 2024
2
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF ND
Organization BELCOURT, ND
$3,300
May 29, 2024
3
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$1,000
Sep 1, 2023
5
SMITH, JOHN M.
CRST TRUCKING CEO
Individual CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
7
EMMET, RICHARD
JANE STREET CAPITAL FINANCE
Individual LARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
8
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W.
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
9
STERN, ELIZABETH
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCARSDALE, NY
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
10
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Feb 15, 2024

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

ID: L000600

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
PAC CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
2
SENECA NATION OF INDIANS
PAC SALAMANCA, NY
$3,300
May 30, 2024
3
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
COM ONEIDA, NY
$2,500
Mar 31, 2023
4
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
PAC ONEIDA, NY
$2,000
Jun 17, 2024
5
SENECA NATION OF INDIANS
COM SALAMANCA, NY
$1,500
Mar 7, 2023
6
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
PAC ONEIDA, NY
$1,200
Jun 17, 2024
7
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 19, 2023
8
2504 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD LLC
Organization WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
$500
Dec 27, 2023
9
BARCLAY DAMON LLP
Organization SYRACUSE, NY
$500
Sep 26, 2023
10
BARRY ZEPLOWITZ & ASSOCIATES
Organization WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
$250
Aug 2, 2024

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

ID: B000740

Top Contributors

10

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
COM CHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
COM TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
3
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
COM TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Jun 10, 2024
4
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
COM CHOCTAW, MS
$1,000
Dec 19, 2023
5
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
PAC BANNING, CA
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
6
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
COM OKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Aug 7, 2024
7
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
COM LAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
8
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
COM OKMULGEE, OK
$500
Dec 5, 2023
9
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$3,300
Dec 24, 2023
10
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
May 22, 2024

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Top Contributors

10

1
MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
Organization WHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
Feb 24, 2024
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITED OWNER
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
4
AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC. BUSINESSMAN
Individual DALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
5
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 15, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 22, 2024
7
SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PORT CHESTER, NY
$5,300
Aug 27, 2023
8
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELF PRESIDENT
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
9
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTE CEO
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

ID: W000806

Top Contributors

10

1
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Apr 18, 2024
2
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual KESWICK, VA
$6,600
Apr 15, 2024
3
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Feb 15, 2024
4
FILBURN, MARK
WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION PRESIDENT
Individual LONGWOOD, FL
$3,400
Jun 26, 2024
5
FILBURN, MARK
Individual LONGWOOD, FL
$3,400
Sep 4, 2024
6
ASNESS, CLIFF
AQR EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jun 6, 2024
7
ASNESS, LAUREL
MARCUM LLP EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jun 6, 2024
8
BEUCHER, NICK
CEO TAVISTOCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Individual ORLANDO, FL
$3,300
May 28, 2024
9
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual KESWICK, VA
$3,300
Apr 18, 2024
10
DEVORE, DEBBIE
SEA & SHORELINE ACCOUNTANT
Individual WINTER GARDEN, FL
$3,300
May 31, 2024

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

ID: M001210

Top Contributors

10

1
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
Organization MASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
2
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
Organization TAMA, IA
$2,500
Nov 5, 2024
3
MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT
Organization UNCASVILLE, CT
$2,000
Mar 30, 2023
4
WINNER'S PROPERTIES LLC
Organization VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$3,300
Dec 1, 2023
5
CLB PARTNERS LLC
Organization TRENTON, NJ
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
6
CIS REALTY GROUP
Organization LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
7
CIS REALTY GROUP
Organization LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
8
MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP
Organization NEWARK, NJ
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
9
BARK AND BEE HONEY COMPANY LLC
Organization LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
10
CLB PARTNERS LLC
Organization TRENTON, NJ
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

ID: S001212

Top Contributors

10

1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE INC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 6, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
LEECH LAKE - PAC
Organization CASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
5
GOOGLE
Organization MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$1,000
Feb 21, 2023
6
CHAIN BRIDGE BANK
Organization MCLEAN, VA
$25
Dec 6, 2023
7
ZOTTO, CARLA DEL
Individual GLADEWATER, TX
$10,000
Aug 27, 2024
8
ANDERSON, ROLLIS
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE INC. CEO
Individual SAINT CLOUD, MN
$9,900
Feb 8, 2024
9
FAISON, JAY
CLEARPATH FOUNDER
Individual CHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024
10
NYSTROM, BRIAN AND MARY ANN
NYSTROM & ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual ANDOVER, MN
$6,600
Sep 27, 2024

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