Protect America Act

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

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Senate

House

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Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Why This Matters

This bill ties federal funds to local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, increases penalties for illegal entry and reentry, adds protections for federal officers, and removes tax-exempt status from nonprofits that support criminal violence.

Who this affects

State and local governments · Detention facilities · Educational institutions · Migrants seeking entry

What changes is this bill making?

1Requires states and local jurisdictions to certify they have no policies that block cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep receiving federal grants.
2Mandates that jails and detention centers share detainee immigration status with ICE and honor federal detainers without delay.
3Allows victims of serious violent crimes committed by removable aliens to sue jurisdictions whose sanctuary policies obstructed enforcement.
4Prohibits issuance of F and M student visas for institutions located in jurisdictions identified as sanctuary areas.
5Increases fines and prison terms for illegal entry and reentry into the United States, including mandatory detention without bond.
6Adds obstruction offenses for people who use loud noise to interfere with federal officers performing their duties.
7Raises mandatory minimum sentences for assaulting federal officers to at least two years for certain offenses.
8Blocks organizations promoting or providing material support for criminal violence from qualifying for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Protect America Act

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Why This Matters

Who this affects

State and local governments · Detention facilities · Educational institutions · Migrants seeking entry

What changes is this bill making?

1Requires states and local jurisdictions to certify they have no policies that block cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to keep receiving federal grants.
2Mandates that jails and detention centers share detainee immigration status with ICE and honor federal detainers without delay.
3Allows victims of serious violent crimes committed by removable aliens to sue jurisdictions whose sanctuary policies obstructed enforcement.
4Prohibits issuance of F and M student visas for institutions located in jurisdictions identified as sanctuary areas.
5Increases fines and prison terms for illegal entry and reentry into the United States, including mandatory detention without bond.
6Adds obstruction offenses for people who use loud noise to interfere with federal officers performing their duties.
7Raises mandatory minimum sentences for assaulting federal officers to at least two years for certain offenses.
8Blocks organizations promoting or providing material support for criminal violence from qualifying for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Read full document

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly