Last week, U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing sanctuary cities from receiving federal subsidies. The bill, known as the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act, seeks to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Representative Ralph Norman has introduced similar legislation in the House of Representatives.
“Cities that encourage illegal immigration shouldn’t be rewarded with federal housing subsidies,” stated Senator Hagerty. “The Trump administration has made it clear that illegal immigration will not be tolerated anywhere in the United States, and cities that defy American sovereignty will face the consequences. I’m pleased to reintroduce this legislation that prevents taxpayer dollars from flowing to sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce the law.”
Congressman Norman echoed these sentiments, saying, “It’s simple: if you’re going to ignore federal immigration law, don’t expect to get a dime of federal tax dollars. Sanctuary cities are putting politics over public safety, and that’s unacceptable. This bill makes clear that cities choosing to harbor illegal immigrants at the expense of public safety will no longer receive taxpayer money.”
The full text of the No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act is available for review.
