H.R. 3964 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019
H.R. 3964 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 25, 2019, sponsored by Ted Budd with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019 This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Budd (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Aug 15, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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