Lawless Cities Accountability Act

Official: Lawless Cities Accountability Act of 2025

IntroducedJune 11, 2025

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.

Affects: Local communities and residents in areas facing violence or unrest may be directly impacted by this bill.

What changes is this bill making?

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

Who is affected?

Local communities and residents in areas facing violence or unrest may be directly impacted by this bill.