Sitting in the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
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Why This Matters
This bill aims to ensure that local and state law enforcement work closely with federal immigration officials to enforce immigration laws.
If you live in a sanctuary jurisdiction, local police may now have to report immigration status to federal authorities.
Who this affects
Local law enforcement agencies · Individuals suspected of immigration violations
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires local and state law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
2It prohibits any government entity from restricting law enforcement's ability to inquire about a person's immigration status.
3The bill allows law enforcement to notify federal authorities about individuals suspected of being involved in crimes.
4It permits local governments to enter agreements for detaining individuals in private immigration facilities.
5Local governments can sue their state if they believe the state is violating this cooperation requirement.
Read the detailed summary
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act This bill establishes an interagency strike force to support federal land management agencies' review of requests for communications use authorizations. (A communications use authorization is required to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands.) The strike force must (1) conduct periodic calls with strike force members to ensure that each agency prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations, (2) establish goals for the review of the requests, and (3) monitor and facilitate agency accountability for meeting the established goals.
The bill specifies that the strike force must include the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the head of each federal land management agency, and other members designated by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior.
The bill also requires the strike force to report to Congress regarding its effectiveness.
