This bill would restrict federal housing assistance for immigrants who are not lawfully present in the United States. It makes two main changes: First, it bars "sanctuary jurisdictions"—states and cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—from receiving community development block grants, which fund local housing and community development projects. Second, it tightens eligibility rules for federal housing programs by prohibiting "prorated" assistance to households with mixed immigration statuses, meaning if any family member cannot establish legal residency, the entire household becomes ineligible for housing aid until all members can verify their status. The bill also requires public housing agencies to affirmatively verify citizenship status for all family members before providing any assistance. These changes would affect local housing programs, public housing agencies, and mixed-status families currently receiving or seeking federal housing benefits, though the bill includes an exception for assistance to victims or witnesses of crimes who come forward voluntarily. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.
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