H.R. 3009House114th Congress (2015-2017)Passed House

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 24, 2015

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

July 9, 2015

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 9, 2015

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

July 10, 2015

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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

July 22, 2015 • 7:11 PM

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Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.

July 23, 2015 • 2:17 PM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H5440-5451)

July 23, 2015 • 2:17 PM

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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3009 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

July 23, 2015 • 2:17 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3009.

July 23, 2015 • 2:18 PM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5449)

July 23, 2015 • 3:30 PM

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Mr. Jeffries moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5449-5450; text: CR H5449)

Judiciary Committee

July 23, 2015 • 3:31 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to ensure that the Attorney General may not reduce or eliminate any funding provided to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, if the Attorney General determines that the reduction or elimination would result in: (1) an increase in the overall crime rate, including an increase in domestic violence, sex trafficking, or crimes against children; or (2) a decrease in the number of trained law enforcement officers. Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

July 23, 2015 • 3:32 PM

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The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5450)

July 23, 2015 • 3:41 PM

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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 239 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H5450-5451)

Judiciary Committee

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July 23, 2015 • 4:08 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466).(text: CR H5409)

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July 23, 2015 • 4:20 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 23, 2015 • 4:20 PM

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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H5409)

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July 23, 2015 • 4:20 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 24, 2015

Voting History

2 votes recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

July 23, 2015 at 4:19 PM

On Passage

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

241 - 179

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

July 23, 2015 at 4:07 PM

On Motion to Recommit with Instructions

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Failed

181 - 239

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Referred in SenateIssued July 24, 2015

IIB

114th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3009

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 24, 2015

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

AN ACT

To amend section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny assistance under such section to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act.

Eligibility requirements for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding

Section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(7)

A State (or a political subdivision of a State) shall not be eligible to enter into a contractual arrangement under paragraph (1) if the State (or political subdivision)—

(A)

has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373); or

(B)

prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.

Limitation on DOJ grant programs

(a)

COPS

In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796dd et seq.), if, during a fiscal year, that State or local government is a State or local government described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year.

(b)

Byrne-JAG

In the case of a State or unit of local government that received a grant award under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.), if, during a fiscal year, that State or unit of local government is described in subsection (c), the Attorney General shall withhold all of the amount that would otherwise be awarded to that State or unit of local government for the following fiscal year.

(c)

States and local governments described

A State or unit of local government described in this subsection is any State or local government that—

(1)

has in effect any law, policy, or procedure in contravention of subsection (a) or (b) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373); or

(2)

prohibits State or local law enforcement officials from gathering information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2015.

Karen L. Haas,

Clerk