What is the current status of HR 3920?

HR 3920 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 3920?

HR 3920 was sponsored by Nancy Mace (R), Rep.

Lawless Cities Accountability Act

IntroducedJune 11, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Why This Matters

This bill prevents federal funding to areas that do not allow law enforcement to maintain order during crises. It aims to encourage local governments to cooperate with law enforcement to ensure public safety.

If you live in a community struggling with violence, your local government could lose federal funding if it doesn't cooperate with law enforcement.

Who this affects

Local communities · Residents

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill stops federal funds from going to areas labeled as lawless by the Attorney General.
2The Attorney General must identify lawless jurisdictions within 30 days and update this information quarterly.
3A lawless jurisdiction is defined as one that restricts law enforcement from restoring order during violence.
4Jurisdictions can regain federal funds after 180 days or once they are no longer deemed lawless.
5The bill aims to hold local governments accountable for public safety.

Read the detailed summary

Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025This bill prohibits federal funding for a jurisdiction that is a lawless jurisdiction. The term lawless jurisdiction means a state or political subdivision of a state that does one of the following:forbids law enforcement from intervening to restore order during widespread violence or destruction, withdraws law enforcement protection from an area or structure that law enforcement officers are lawfully entitled to access, disempowers or defunds law enforcement agencies, orrefuses to accept law enforcement assistance from the federal government amid widespread violence or destruction.

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