hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Denies federal security funding for events in sanctuary cities.
Senator Rick Scott, Republican, Florida
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.
The bill bars sanctuary jurisdictions—places that restrict sharing immigration status or detaining requests—from getting DHS funds for Special Event Assessment Rating support, which covers risk assessments, bomb detection, and cyber security for major events. Senator Scott sits on the Homeland Security Committee. As an introduced bill, it hasn't had hearings or a vote yet.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
This bill has been introduced in its chamber of Congress. It has been assigned a bill number and referred to a committee for review. Most bills never advance past this stage. The committee may hold hearings, gather expert testimony, and amend the bill before deciding whether to send it to the full chamber for a vote.
The Special Event Assessment Rating program provides security planning and resources for large public gatherings. If your jurisdiction is deemed a sanctuary, it could lose that support, potentially shifting costs to local taxpayers or reducing security. Reallocated funds must prioritize border-related removals and action against convicted criminals and those on terror watch lists. Semiannual reports to Congress would track these outcomes.
Supporters Say
Supporters say the bill closes a security loophole by withholding federal dollars from cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement, making events safer.
Critics Say
Critics argue it punishes local governments for policies that build trust with immigrant communities, and may reduce security funding for events in large cities.
Supporters point to federal findings of terror watch list encounters at borders and argue that sanctuary policies hinder intelligence sharing. Critics contend the bill could jeopardize security for major events in sanctuary cities, and that immigration enforcement should remain a federal responsibility without coercing local cooperation.