Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act of 2025

# Bill Summary: Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill (HR 3439) would penalize local cities and municipalities that reduce their police department budgets. If passed, it would likely withhold federal funding from cities that cut police budgets, effectively using federal dollars as leverage to prevent local police defunding efforts. The exact mechanisms and which federal programs would be affected are not specified in the available information provided. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact local governments and police departments, particularly in cities considering or implementing reductions to police budgets. It would also affect residents and taxpayers in those municipalities, as the loss of federal funding could affect other city services or require alternative funding sources. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and no further legislative action has occurred at this time. *Note: Detailed provisions are limited based on available information. For complete details, you can review the full text on Congress.gov.*.