S 2060119th CongressIn Committee

No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act

Introduced: Jun 12, 2025

Housing & Urban DevelopmentImmigration

Standard Summary

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This bill, titled the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act, would make sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible to receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) by amending the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. It creates a definition of “sanctuary jurisdiction” based on whether a state or political subdivision has policies that prohibit or restrict sharing information about a person’s citizenship or immigration status with federal, state, or local government entities, or that impede complying with certain Department of Homeland Security detainer requests. An exception is provided for policies where officials do not share information or comply with detainers specifically related to victims or witnesses of crimes. In addition, the bill requires that a grantee must not be a sanctuary jurisdiction and must commit to not becoming one during the grant period as a condition of receiving funding. The measure would affect eligibility for any CDBG funds under Title I of the 1974 act.

Key Points

1Defines “sanctuary jurisdiction” as a state or subdivision that prohibits or restricts government entities from sharing citizenship/immigration status information or from complying with DHS detainer requests, with an exception for policies related to victims/witnesses.
2Adds a new eligibility criterion for CDBG grants: the grantee must not be a sanctuary jurisdiction and must commit to not becoming one during the grant period.
3Applies the definition and eligibility criterion to Title I programs of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (the CDBG program).
4Maintains a narrow exception recognizing policies where officials do not share information or comply with detainers about victims or witnesses to criminal offenses.
5The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; it would not take effect unless enacted.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Sanctuary jurisdictions (states or their political subdivisions) that currently restrict information sharing or DHS detainer compliance, as they would become ineligible for CDBG funding until policies change.Secondary group/area affected: Local governments, communities relying on CDBG-supported projects (housing, infrastructure, community development, economic development), and organizations that rely on CDBG funding.Additional impacts:- Potential policy shifts at the local level toward greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in order to preserve access to federal funds.- Administrative burden for applicants to certify they are not sanctuary jurisdictions and will remain non-sanctuary for the grant period.- Possible legal and political debate over federal funding conditions tied to immigration enforcement and local sovereignty.The bill’s effect hinges on federal appropriations and compliance with new eligibility criteria; it would not change existing DHS enforcement authorities but would alter access to CDBG funds for jurisdictions that maintain sanctuary-like policies.

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