Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Republican · NJ · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-23

Source: Congress.gov

The bill would likely restrict how federal funds flow to local governments and organizations that don't fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts. It aims to protect taxpayers by potentially withholding federal money from cities or states that limit their police departments' involvement in immigration enforcement or that provide services to undocumented immigrants. The measure would affect local governments, law enforcement agencies, and communities that have adopted sanctuary policies limiting immigration enforcement cooperation.

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