H.R. 1984: Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States Act of 2025," aims to amend federal law regarding funding for infrastructure projects in States that do not follow certain reporting requirements related to undocumented immigrants.

Key Provisions

• Restrictions on Federal Funding

  The bill prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from providing federal funds for infrastructure projects, including highway construction, to any political subdivision or local government within a State that does not implement a specific notification procedure concerning the release of certain aliens from custody.

• Notification Requirement

  States are required to establish a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that mandates local entities or officials to inform the Secretary of Homeland Security at least 48 hours prior to the release of an alien under specific conditions:

  1. The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the alien is not lawfully present in the United States.
  2. The Secretary of Homeland Security has informed the relevant local authorities of this legal status at least 48 hours prior to the release.
  3. The alien has been in custody or detention for no less than 48 hours before their release.

• Implementation Timeline

  Local jurisdictions will have a time frame of one year from the bill's enactment to comply with these notification requirements.

• Definition of Infrastructure Projects

  The term "infrastructure project" will have the same meaning as defined in existing regulations, specifically referring to projects eligible for funding under Chapter 6 of Title 23, United States Code.

Overall Impact

The bill aims to enforce stricter compliance for local jurisdictions regarding the handling of undocumented immigrants, with the intended effect of ensuring that federal resources are allocated only to those areas that comply with federal immigration protocols.

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