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H.R. 2931 · 119th Congress

Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Passed HouseJun 5, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 9, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The House passed it 211–199. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2931 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jun 9, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Relocation of certain offices in sanctuary jurisdictions
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 17, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jun 9, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
    2. Jun 5, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Jun 5, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 199 (Roll no. 153). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2483) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Jun 5, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jun 5, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 210 (Roll no. 152). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    6. Jun 5, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2492-2493)House floor actions
    7. Jun 5, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
    8. Jun 5, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
    9. Jun 5, 2025Mr. Cisneros moved to recommit to the Committee on Small Business. (text: CR H2488)House floor actions
    10. Jun 5, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    11. Jun 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2931.House floor actions
    12. Jun 5, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    13. Jun 5, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 458. (consideration: CR H2483-2489)House floor actions
    14. Jun 3, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    15. May 21, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.House floor actions
    16. May 21, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-110.House floor actions
    17. May 21, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-110.Library of Congress
    18. Apr 30, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.House committee actions
    19. Apr 30, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    20. Apr 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.House floor actions
    21. Apr 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    22. Apr 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 5, 2025 · HousePassed 211–199
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 206 yes, 4 noD 5 yes, 195 noEach member · Record
    1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
    1. Jun 5, 2025 · HouseFailed 202–210
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did not vote, Zachary Nunn no
      On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
      R 1 yes, 210 noD 201 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Nick LaLota R-NY-1