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District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
6/16/2025, 9:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2056
Bill 119 HR 2056, also known as the "District of Columbia Immigration Compliance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the District of Columbia to adhere to federal immigration laws. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.
If passed, this bill would mandate that the District of Columbia must cooperate with federal immigration authorities and comply with all federal immigration laws. This includes sharing information with federal agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and honoring detainer requests for individuals who are in the country illegally.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure public safety and national security by enforcing immigration laws at the local level. They believe that the District of Columbia should not be able to operate as a sanctuary city and ignore federal immigration laws. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could lead to racial profiling and discrimination against immigrant communities. They believe that local law enforcement should focus on protecting and serving all residents, regardless of their immigration status. Overall, the District of Columbia Immigration Compliance Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between state and federal authority, as well as the treatment of immigrants in the United States. It remains to be seen how this bill will progress through the legislative process and what impact it may have if enacted into law.
If passed, this bill would mandate that the District of Columbia must cooperate with federal immigration authorities and comply with all federal immigration laws. This includes sharing information with federal agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and honoring detainer requests for individuals who are in the country illegally.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure public safety and national security by enforcing immigration laws at the local level. They believe that the District of Columbia should not be able to operate as a sanctuary city and ignore federal immigration laws. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could lead to racial profiling and discrimination against immigrant communities. They believe that local law enforcement should focus on protecting and serving all residents, regardless of their immigration status. Overall, the District of Columbia Immigration Compliance Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between state and federal authority, as well as the treatment of immigrants in the United States. It remains to be seen how this bill will progress through the legislative process and what impact it may have if enacted into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 2056
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act
This bill prohibits the District of Columbia (DC) from limiting its cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities, except for certain instances involving witnesses and victims of crime.
Specifically, the bill bars DC from adopting a law, policy, or practice prohibiting DC governmental entities from sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual with a federal, state, or local government entity.
Further, DC may not adopt a law, policy, or practice of not complying with lawful requests from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual from custody. (A detainer is a formal request from DHS that a state or locality hold an individual in custody for up to 48 hours after the individual would otherwise be released so that DHS may facilitate the individual's removal.)
The bill provides exceptions allowing DC to adopt policies of not sharing information or complying with a detainer request regarding an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness of a crime.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2056
Bill HR 2056 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 2056 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2056's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2056
Total Number of Sponsors
18Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
18Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2056
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2056
To require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws.
To require the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2056
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