End Housing Welfare for Illegal Aliens Act
A bill to prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving community development block grants, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB5259, aims to prevent areas that protect undocumented immigrants from receiving community development block grants. These grants are federal funds intended to support various community projects, like improving housing and infrastructure. If enacted, this bill would bar jurisdictions that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement from accessing these funds.
The bill would primarily affect local governments in "sanctuary" jurisdictions. These areas are typically cities or counties that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. By cutting off these grants, the bill seeks to pressure these jurisdictions to change their policies on immigration enforcement.
SB5259 was introduced on August 5, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. There have been no further actions on this bill yet. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
