Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7640

119th Congress

Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

Introduced:Mar 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom McClintock

R - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 7640 seeks to strengthen how immigration laws are enforced within the United States, with a stated focus on improving public safety. Introduced by Representative Tom McClintock, the bill would modify existing immigration law to change enforcement procedures for people living in the country without legal authorization.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

Introduced3/12/2026

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

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Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026

HR 7640 seeks to strengthen how immigration laws are enforced within the United States, with a stated focus on improving public safety. Introduced by Representative Tom McClintock, the bill would modify existing immigration law to change enforcement procedures

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HR 7640 seeks to strengthen how immigration laws are enforced within the United States, with a stated focus on improving public safety. Introduced by Representative Tom McClintock, the bill would modify existing immigration law to change enforcement procedures for people living in the country without legal authorization.

Bill Number: 7640
Introduced: 3/12/2026
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7640
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Introduced: 3/12/2026
Summary: HR 7640 seeks to strengthen how immigration laws are enforced within the United States, with a stated focus on improving public safety. Introduced by Representative Tom McClintock, the bill would modify existing immigration law to change enforcement procedures for people living in the country withou

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7640 seeks to strengthen how immigration laws are enforced within the United States, with a stated focus on improving public safety. Introduced by Representative Tom McClintock, the bill would modify existing immigration law to change enforcement procedures for people living in the country without legal authorization.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Aims to enhance interior immigration enforcement—meaning actions taken within U.S. borders rather than at entry points
Focuses on connecting immigration enforcement with public safety objectives
Currently has no cosponsors and is in the early stages of the legislative process
Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, the foundation of U.S. immigration law
Specific enforcement mechanisms and procedures are not detailed in the available summary

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect undocumented immigrants living in the United States and the communities where they reside. It could also impact local law enforcement agencies, immigration enforcement personnel, and potentially employers and organizations that work with immigrant populations. The actual scope of impact depends on the specific enforcement changes outlined in the bill's text, which would determine how significantly enforcement practices would shift from current procedures.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7640, 119th Congress (2026). "Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7640

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