Bills/H.R. 5624

No Funding for Lawless Jurisdictions Act

No Funding for Lawless Jurisdictions Act

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary: No Funding for Lawless Jurisdictions Act (HR 5624) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would allow the federal government to withhold funding from cities or states that the administration deems "lawless jurisdictions." The legislation appears designed to give federal authorities power to cut federal grants and funding to local governments based on enforcement of certain laws, though specific criteria for what constitutes a "lawless jurisdiction" are not detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects:** The bill would potentially impact state and local governments, as well as residents in jurisdictions that receive federal funding for various programs (education, infrastructure, law enforcement, etc.). It could also affect nonprofit organizations and services that depend on federal grants distributed through local governments. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

No additional details about specific provisions or the administration's enforcement criteria are available from the summary provided. *Note: For a complete understanding of the bill's specific definitions and provisions, review the full legislative text, as this summary is based on limited information.*.

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Latest Action

September 30, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

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15 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
September 30, 2025
Last Updated
September 30, 2025
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