S. 2311: A bill to require any State to reimburse the Federal Government for costs incurred when Federal military forces are deployed in response to civil disturbances or security threats caused by the State's refusal to cooperate with lawful Federal immigration enforcement.


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: July 16, 2025

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (July 16, 2025)

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This bill requires the Department of Defense to invoice States for repayment if a State's failure to stop the lawful enforcement of immigration laws results in Federal military personnel being deployed to the State.

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) (July 16, 2025)

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