Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Introduces Two Bills to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities and Cut Off Passports from Terrorist Collaborators
Washington, D.C. – In response to growing threats from violent cartels, terrorist networks, and lawless sanctuary cities, Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced two national security bills to stop the flow of fentanyl, restore immigration enforcement, and protect American communities. The legislation comes on the heels of weekend unrest in Los Angeles, where ICE enforcement actions led to violent protests and public disorder. As a self-declared sanctuary city, Los Angeles has refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities — endangering public safety and undermining U.S. law.
“Americans are watching sanctuary cities spiral out of control, while cartel-backed traffickers smuggle poison into our neighborhoods,” said Congresswoman Biggs. “These bills deliver real consequences to those who aid our enemies and defy our laws.”
No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act
This legislation would empower the Secretary of State to revoke or deny U.S. passports to individuals charged with or convicted of terrorism-related crimes, including those providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs).
Between 2019 and 2024, over 80% of fentanyl trafficked through U.S. Ports of Entry was smuggled by American citizens — many working with foreign criminal networks and terrorist-affiliated cartels.
“If you’re working with terrorists or drug cartels, you shouldn’t be able to use an American passport to move freely around the world,” said Congresswoman Biggs. “This bill closes that loophole and helps stop the flow of deadly drugs across our borders.”
This bill is supported by national security organizations, including the FDD Action.
“The No Passports for Terrorists and Traffickers Act strengthens U.S. national security by ensuring that individuals charged with or convicted of providing material support to terrorists cannot travel internationally under a U.S. passport,” said Alexandria Paolozzi, Director of Government Relations at FDD Action. “By making passport denial and revocation mandatory for such individuals and closing current loopholes, this legislation addresses a key vulnerability that terrorists, their supporters, and U.S. adversaries could otherwise exploit.”
Congresswoman Biggs was joined by eight of her colleagues, including Reps. Ralph Norman, Ryan Zinke, Barry Moore, Buddy Carter, John McGuire, Marlin Stutzman, Addison McDowell, and Greg Steube.
Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
Co-led by Rep. Brandon Gill, and cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, Byron Donalds, Rudy Yakym, Anna Paulina Luna, Addison McDowell, Ashley Hinson, Chuck Edwards, Jack Bergman, and Ryan Zinke, this bill blocks federal financial assistance for one year to any city or state that refuses to honor ICE detainers or restricts communication with the Department of Homeland Security.
Under the Biden Administration, FEMA has spent over $1 billion helping sanctuary jurisdictions manage illegal immigration. New York City alone has spent more than $7 billion since FY23 — straining public services and rewarding lawlessness.
“This bill makes it simple: if you want federal tax dollars, you need to follow federal law,” said Congresswoman Biggs.
This bill is supported by immigration-focused organizations, including the Immigration Accountability Project.
"Jurisdictions that block the enforcement of federal immigration law undermine the integrity of the immigration system and put the entire country at risk. We are grateful to Congresswoman Biggs for introducing the Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act, which would tie federal financial assistance to cooperation with lawful detainers and requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, helping to keep criminal illegal aliens off our streets,” Grant Newman, Director of Government Relations at Immigration Accountability Project.
“If any city refuses to comply with the laws of our nation, blatantly works against the Department of Homeland Security, and wastes billions of taxpayer dollars shielding illegal aliens at the risk of American citizens, then they should be cut off from receiving even a penny of federal funding,” said Rep. Gill. “I am proud to join Rep. Sheri Biggs in introducing legislation that puts our national security first and upholds law and order. Under President Trump, ICE and the Department of Homeland Security are keeping our communities secure and prosperous!”