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Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

H.R. 2931 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2931119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 04/17/2025REP. FINSTADR-MN · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.56 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)COMMERCE

2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Finstad, Brad (R-MN) (Introduced 04/17/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee
Latest Action06/09/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Roll Call Votes2
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (04/17/2025)

Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill requires the relocation of a regional, district, or local office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) if the SBA makes a public determination that the office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction. The SBA must relocate that office, within 60 days of such determination, to a location that is not a sanctuary jurisdiction.

Under the bill, a sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision thereof that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from (1) exchanging with another government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of an individual; or (2) complying with specified requests by the Department of Homeland Security.

Additionally, the SBA may not establish an office in a sanctuary jurisdiction.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2931 EH: Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2931

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025.

2.Relocation of certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions (a)In generalThe Administrator shall relocate each covered office located in a sanctuary jurisdiction in accordance with this section. (b)Determination requiredSubsection (a) shall apply with respect to a covered office only if, prior to ordering the relocation of such covered office under such subsection, the Administrator makes a determination that such covered office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction and makes such determination publicly available. (c)Relocation requirementWhen relocating a covered office under this section, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction. (d)Relocation deadline (1)DeadlineNot later 120 days after the Administrator makes publicly available a determination under subsection (b) with respect to a covered office, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office in accordance with subsection (c). (2)Noncompliance (A)In generalIf a covered office described in paragraph (1) is not relocated in accordance with subsection (c) prior to the expiration of the 120-day period applicable to such relocation under such paragraph— (i)not later 5 days after the expiration of such 120-day period, the head of such covered office shall submit to the Administrator a written explanation of why such covered office was not relocated prior to expiration of such 120-day period; and (ii)during the period beginning on the day after expiration of such 120-day period and ending on the date on which such covered office is relocated to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction— (I)such covered office shall cease operations; and (II)each employee of the Administration whose duty station was at such covered office shall be assigned to a duty station at another covered office that is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction or, if no other covered office is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction, any other covered office that is not located in a sanctuary jurisdiction. (B)RemovalThe Administrator shall immediately remove the head of a covered office required to submit a written explanation under subparagraph (A)(i) if— (i)such head does not submit such a written explanation in accordance with such subparagraph; or (ii)the Administrator determines that the reasons provided in the written explanation submitted by such head under such subparagraph for the relocation of such covered office not being completed prior to the expiration of the 120-day period described in paragraph (1) with respect to such covered office are insufficient. (e)New office limitationThe Administrator may not establish a covered office in sanctuary jurisdiction. (f)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AdministrationThe term Administration means the Small Business Administration. (2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Administration. (3)Covered officeThe term covered office means a regional, district, or local office the Administration, other than the headquarters of the Administration, or any other component of the Administration fully funded by funds appropriated by Congress. (4)Sanctuary jurisdictionThe term sanctuary jurisdiction means a political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (A)sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (B)complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2931 IH: Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2931IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2025Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act.

2.Relocation of certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions(a)In generalThe Administrator shall relocate each covered office located in a sanctuary jurisdiction in accordance with this section.(b)Determination requiredSubsection (a) shall apply with respect to a covered office only if, prior to ordering the relocation of such covered office under such subsection, the Administrator makes a determination that such covered office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction and makes such determination publicly available.(c)Relocation requirementWhen relocating a covered office under this section, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office to a location that—(1)is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction; and(2)if the State in which such covered office is located prior to such relocation is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, is in such State.(d)Suspension of operationsDuring the period the Administrator is relocating a covered office under this section that is located in a State that is a sanctuary jurisdiction, such covered office shall cease the operations of such office in such State.(e)Relocation deadline(1)DeadlineNot later 60 days after the Administrator makes publicly available a determination under subsection (b) with respect to a covered office, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office in accordance with subsection (c).(2)Noncompliance(A)In generalIf a covered office described in paragraph (1) is not relocated in accordance with subsection (c) prior to the expiration of the 60-day period applicable to such relocation under such paragraph—(i)not later 5 days after the expiration of such 60-day period, the head of such covered office shall submit to the Administrator a written explanation of why such covered office was not relocated prior to expiration of such 60-day period; and(ii)during the period beginning on the day after expiration of such 60-day period and ending on the date on which such covered office is relocated to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction—(I)such covered office shall cease operations; and(II)each employee of the Administration whose duty station was at such covered office shall be assigned to a duty station at another covered office that is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction or, if no other covered office is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction, any other covered office that is not located in a sanctuary jurisdiction.(B)RemovalThe Administrator shall immediately remove the head of a covered office required to submit a written explanation under subparagraph (A)(i) if—(i)such head does not submit such a written explanation in accordance with such subparagraph; or(ii)the Administrator determines that the reasons provided in the written explanation submitted by such head under such subparagraph for the relocation of such covered office not being completed prior to the expiration of the 60-day period described in paragraph (1) with respect to such covered office are insufficient.(f)New office limitationThe Administrator may not establish a covered office in sanctuary jurisdiction.(g)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministrationThe term Administration means the Small Business Administration.(2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Administration.(3)Covered officeThe term covered office means a regional, district, or local office the Administration, other than the headquarters of the Administration, or any other component of the Administration fully funded by funds appropriated by Congress.(4)Sanctuary jurisdiction(A)In generalExcept as provided by subparagraph (B), the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from—(i)sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or(ii)complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual.(B)ExceptionA State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, or comply with a request made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer regarding, an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 2931 : Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2931IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 9, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACTTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025.

2.Relocation of certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions(a)In generalThe Administrator shall relocate each covered office located in a sanctuary jurisdiction in accordance with this section.(b)Determination requiredSubsection (a) shall apply with respect to a covered office only if, prior to ordering the relocation of such covered office under such subsection, the Administrator makes a determination that such covered office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction and makes such determination publicly available.(c)Relocation requirementWhen relocating a covered office under this section, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction.(d)Relocation deadline(1)DeadlineNot later 120 days after the Administrator makes publicly available a determination under subsection (b) with respect to a covered office, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office in accordance with subsection (c).(2)Noncompliance(A)In generalIf a covered office described in paragraph (1) is not relocated in accordance with subsection (c) prior to the expiration of the 120-day period applicable to such relocation under such paragraph—(i)not later 5 days after the expiration of such 120-day period, the head of such covered office shall submit to the Administrator a written explanation of why such covered office was not relocated prior to expiration of such 120-day period; and(ii)during the period beginning on the day after expiration of such 120-day period and ending on the date on which such covered office is relocated to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction—(I)such covered office shall cease operations; and(II)each employee of the Administration whose duty station was at such covered office shall be assigned to a duty station at another covered office that is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction or, if no other covered office is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction, any other covered office that is not located in a sanctuary jurisdiction.(B)RemovalThe Administrator shall immediately remove the head of a covered office required to submit a written explanation under subparagraph (A)(i) if—(i)such head does not submit such a written explanation in accordance with such subparagraph; or(ii)the Administrator determines that the reasons provided in the written explanation submitted by such head under such subparagraph for the relocation of such covered office not being completed prior to the expiration of the 120-day period described in paragraph (1) with respect to such covered office are insufficient.(e)New office limitationThe Administrator may not establish a covered office in sanctuary jurisdiction.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministrationThe term Administration means the Small Business Administration.(2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Administration.(3)Covered officeThe term covered office means a regional, district, or local office the Administration, other than the headquarters of the Administration, or any other component of the Administration fully funded by funds appropriated by Congress.(4)Sanctuary jurisdictionThe term sanctuary jurisdiction means a political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from—(A)sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or(B)complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual.Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2931 RH: Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 81119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2931[Report No. 119–110]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 17, 2025Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessMay 21, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. LaLotaMay 21, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 17, 2025A BILLTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025.

2.Relocation of certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions(a)In generalThe Administrator shall relocate each covered office located in a sanctuary jurisdiction in accordance with this section.(b)Determination requiredSubsection (a) shall apply with respect to a covered office only if, prior to ordering the relocation of such covered office under such subsection, the Administrator makes a determination that such covered office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction and makes such determination publicly available.(c)Relocation requirementWhen relocating a covered office under this section, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office to a location that—(1)is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction; and(2)if the State in which such covered office is located prior to such relocation is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, is in such State.(d)Relocation deadline(1)DeadlineNot later 120 days after the Administrator makes publicly available a determination under subsection (b) with respect to a covered office, the Administrator shall relocate such covered office in accordance with subsection (c).(2)Noncompliance(A)In generalIf a covered office described in paragraph (1) is not relocated in accordance with subsection (c) prior to the expiration of the 120-day period applicable to such relocation under such paragraph—(i)not later 5 days after the expiration of such 120-day period, the head of such covered office shall submit to the Administrator a written explanation of why such covered office was not relocated prior to expiration of such 120-day period; and(ii)during the period beginning on the day after expiration of such 120-day period and ending on the date on which such covered office is relocated to a location that is not in a sanctuary jurisdiction—(I)such covered office shall cease operations; and(II)each employee of the Administration whose duty station was at such covered office shall be assigned to a duty station at another covered office that is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction or, if no other covered office is located in the same State and not in a sanctuary jurisdiction, any other covered office that is not located in a sanctuary jurisdiction.(B)RemovalThe Administrator shall immediately remove the head of a covered office required to submit a written explanation under subparagraph (A)(i) if—(i)such head does not submit such a written explanation in accordance with such subparagraph; or(ii)the Administrator determines that the reasons provided in the written explanation submitted by such head under such subparagraph for the relocation of such covered office not being completed prior to the expiration of the 120-day period described in paragraph (1) with respect to such covered office are insufficient.(e)New office limitationThe Administrator may not establish a covered office in sanctuary jurisdiction.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministrationThe term Administration means the Small Business Administration.(2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Administration.(3)Covered officeThe term covered office means a regional, district, or local office the Administration, other than the headquarters of the Administration, or any other component of the Administration fully funded by funds appropriated by Congress.(4)Sanctuary jurisdiction(A)In generalExcept as provided by subparagraph (B), the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from—(i)sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or(ii)complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual.(B)ExceptionA State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, or comply with a request made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer regarding, an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense.May 21, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (22)

DateChamberAll Actions
04/17/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/17/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
04/17/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
04/30/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/30/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
05/21/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-110.
05/21/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-110.
05/21/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
06/03/2025House floor actionsRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 458 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
06/05/2025House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 458. (consideration: CR H2483-2489)
06/05/2025House floor actionsRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
06/05/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2931.
06/05/2025House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
06/05/2025House floor actionsMr. Cisneros moved to recommit to the Committee on Small Business. (text: CR H2488)
06/05/2025House floor actionsThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
06/05/2025House floor actionsPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2931, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
06/05/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2492-2493)
06/05/2025House floor actionsOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 210 (Roll no. 152).
06/05/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 199 (Roll no. 153). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2483)
06/05/2025House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 199 (Roll no. 153). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2483)
06/05/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/09/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSave SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSave SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Display TitleSave SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSave SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSave SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

Amendments (1)

AmendmentSponsorPurposeLatest Action
HAMDT 2706/05/2025 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Cosponsors (1)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (6)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee06/09/2025 Referred To
House - Small Business Committee06/05/2025 Unknown
House - Small Business Committee06/05/2025 Unknown
House - Small Business Committee05/21/2025 Reported By
House - Small Business Committee04/30/2025 Markup By
House - Small Business Committee04/17/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (6)

Policy Area: Commerce

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