BLOC Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Mar 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
What this bill does
The BLOC Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing federal funding for infrastructure projects, including highway construction, to specific local government entities. This restriction would apply if a political subdivision of a state does not have a process in place to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before releasing from custody individuals deemed not lawfully present in the United States.
To avoid losing these funds, local entities would need to notify DHS at least 48 hours before releasing such an individual, provided DHS has already informed the entity of the individual's status and the person has been in custody for at least 48 hours. This requirement would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.
The bill was introduced on March 6, 2025, and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Official summary
Blocking Lawless Open Border Cities and States Act of 2025 or the BLOC Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of certain infrastructure and transportation projects in jurisdictions that do not require federal notification prior to release from custody of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is not lawfully present.
Specifically, the Department of Transportation is prohibited from providing funds for infrastructure projects, including for highway construction, to a political subdivision of a state that does not have certain statutory requirements or other practices in place a year after enactment of this bill. Political subdivisions of a state must require entities of the political subdivision to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 48 hours prior to releasing from custody an individual determined to be not lawfully present in the United States if DHS has notified the entity of the status of the individual and the individual has been in custody for at least 48 hours.
Timeline
7 Mar 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1913 do?
- The BLOC Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing federal funding for infrastructure projects, including highway construction, to specific local government entities. This restriction would apply if a political subdivision of a state does not have a process in place to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before releasing from custody individuals deemed not lawfully present in the United States. To avoid losing these funds, local entities would need to notify DHS at least 48 hours before releasing such an individual, provided DHS has already informed the entity of the individual's status and the person has been in custody for at least 48 hours. This requirement would take effect one year after the bill becomes law. The bill was introduced on March 6, 2025, and has been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Has H.R. 1913 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1913. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1913?
- H.R. 1913 was sponsored by Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1913?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (7 Mar 2026).
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