A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States Act of 2025," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It seeks to limit federal funding for infrastructure projects to specific jurisdictions. To remain eligible, political subdivisions must implement a process to notify the Secretary of Homeland Security before releasing certain aliens from custody. This requirement applies if the individual is determined to be not lawfully present and has been detained for at least 48 hours. The notification must occur within 48 hours before the release.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal power by using the threat of withholding infrastructure funds to compel local jurisdiction policy changes.
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances border security by requiring notification of undocumented individuals being released from local custody.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill targets specific immigration enforcement procedures which may negatively impact the status or treatment of undocumented immigrants.
- Scored -5
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill may negatively impact infrastructure development by withholding funds from jurisdictions that do not comply with notification requirements.
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill reduces state and local autonomy by imposing federal requirements on local law enforcement and political subdivisions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Notification Requirements: Under Section 2(a), the bill requires jurisdictions to have a statute or policy in place that mandates notifying the Secretary of Homeland Security before releasing an alien who is not lawfully present and has been in custody for at least 48 hours. This ensures that federal authorities are informed of such releases.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Infrastructure Funding: According to Section 2(a), the Secretary of Transportation may withhold the obligation or award of funds for infrastructure projects, including highway construction, from any political subdivision that fails to implement the required notification process within one year. This could negatively impact the development and maintenance of local infrastructure.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill targets specific immigration enforcement procedures which may negatively impact the status or treatment of undocumented immigrants. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban political subdivisions are often more likely to be classified as 'sanctuary cities,' making them more vulnerable to the loss of infrastructure funding.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill may negatively impact infrastructure development by withholding funds from jurisdictions that do not comply with notification requirements.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances border security by requiring notification of undocumented individuals being released from local custody.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by using the threat of withholding infrastructure funds to compel local jurisdiction policy changes. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill reduces state and local autonomy by imposing federal requirements on local law enforcement and political subdivisions.
- 3/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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