Support legislation to block federal funding for sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce immigration laws.

Fighting to END sanctuary cities, supporting legislation that blocks federal funding to cities that refuse to enforce immigration laws.

Cornyn commits to ending sanctuary cities by backing legislation to withhold federal funds from non-enforcing cities.

On the Issues - Texans for Senator John Cornyn
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Co-sponsored the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, cutting federal funds to cities that shelter illegal immigrants.

Cornyn supports legislation to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities.

THE TRUMP- CORNYN RECORD - Texans for Senator John Cornyn
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S.1068 lists Sen. Cornyn as an original cosponsor on 03/30/2023. The CRS summary says the bill prohibits sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.

Cornyn supported same-term legislation aimed at withholding Economic Development Assistance and Community Development Block Grant funding from sanctuary jurisdictions that restrict immigration-status sharing or detainer compliance.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congress.gov: S.1068 - Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, All Information
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Cornyn's office says he introduced the Sanctuary City Elimination Act, which would prohibit sanctuary jurisdictions from accessing certain federal grants or other federal funding.

As of April 16, 2026, Cornyn was again advancing legislation to bar sanctuary cities and states from receiving specified federal funds and grants.

delivered same_term A for effort

Senator Cornyn: Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Sanctuary City Elimination Act
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S.1757 names Sen. Cornyn as sponsor. Its text makes sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for certain federal funds, including EDA and CDBG funding.

Cornyn personally introduced broader border-security legislation containing provisions to withhold federal grants from sanctuary jurisdictions.

delivered unknown A for effort

Congress.gov: Text of S.1757 - Building America's Trust Act
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On cloture for S.2146, the Senate record lists Cornyn (R-TX), Yea; the vote result was rejected, 54-45.

Cornyn voted to advance the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act, though the Senate did not invoke cloture. This shows support and concrete effort, not enactment.

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U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 114th Congress, Vote 280
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S.2146 was introduced with Mr. Cornyn among the senators listed. The bill includes a section limiting grants to sanctuary jurisdictions.

Cornyn was an original supporter of 2015 legislation that would make sanctuary jurisdictions ineligible for SCAAP, COPS, and Community Development Block Grant funds.

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Congress.gov: Text of S.2146 - Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act
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