No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act

# No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act (S 2060) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit "sanctuary cities"—municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—from receiving Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). CDBGs are federal funds distributed to local governments for community development projects like housing, infrastructure, and economic development. If passed, cities that don't fully comply with federal immigration enforcement requests could lose access to this federal funding. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact local governments, particularly cities and counties with policies that restrict their police or officials from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement. Residents in these communities could be affected indirectly, as reduced federal funding might limit local development projects and services.

The bill was introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty, a Republican from Tennessee. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill reflects ongoing political debate over immigration enforcement and the relationship between local and federal government authority.