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US HB7612

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lance Gooden

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates federal crime for state/local executive officials who knowingly prohibit, limit, or restrict compliance with DHS requests for advance notice of criminal alien releases from custody

  • Requires "reasonable advance notice" of at least 48 hours before releasing aliens charged with or convicted of federal or state crimes

  • Penalties for violations resulting in release of aliens charged with murder, rape, or sex offenses against minors: 10-25 years imprisonment and/or fines

  • Penalties for release of aliens charged with serious violent felonies: 5-10 years imprisonment and/or fines; for other criminal offenses: 30 days to 6 months imprisonment and/or fines

  • Adds new Section 1925 to Chapter 93 of Title 18 (Public Officers and Employees) with severability clause protecting remaining provisions if any part is invalidated

Legislative Description

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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