119th Congress
H.R. 218
State Immigration Enforcement Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs(R-AZ)
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Added later (1)
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK) · Nov 20, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
State Immigration Enforcement Act
This bill authorizes state and local governments to enact and enforce laws that penalize conduct prohibited under federal immigration law. Such state and local laws may only impose civil and criminal penalties that do not exceed the penalties imposed by federal law.
The bill also revokes a federal law that preempts (blocks) state and local laws that impose civil or criminal penalties for employing non-U.S. nationals who are not authorized to work in the United States.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House