Grassley Releases Updated Senate Judiciary Text in the One Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released updated legislative text of the Judiciary Committee’s provisions in Senate Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as approved by the Senate Parliamentarian.  

“Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to keep criminal illegal immigrants in our country and on the taxpayers’ dime. The voters rejected that radical approach in November, and Republicans are now disposing of Democrats’ radical open borders agenda by securing historic investments in border security, providing monumental support for law enforcement, and incorporating commonsense immigration and work authorization fees,” Grassley said.

Click HERE for final bill text.

Click HERE for a section-by-section.

Click HERE for a one-pager.

The parliamentarian ruled in favor of the majority of Republicans’ Judiciary provisions. Among them, Republicans notably secured the following wins for Americans:

1. A provision preventing Department of Justice (DOJ) funds from being squandered in sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws – Section 100054(5)(C).

2. A provision cutting off DOJ funds from leftist non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Section 100054(5)(B).

3. Three provisions to fight back against federal courts’ unconstitutional use of universal injunctions by:

• • Providing DOJ funds to hire additional federal attorneys to challenge injunctions issued against the government – Section 100054(4),
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  • Requiring courts to track and publish metrics on injunctions issued against the government and their corresponding injunction bonds – (Section 100101), and
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  • Establishing judicial training programs regarding the lack of legal basis for universal injunctions – Section 100102.

4. A provision creating a new compensation fund for states and localities that have had to bear the costs of incarcerating criminal aliens – Section 100054(7).

5. A provision providing resources to enhance the screening and vetting of all aliens seeking entry into, or intending to remain in, the United States – Section 100051(4).

6. A provision to protect alien children from exploitation by funding efforts to fingerprint and collect DNA from illegal migrants attempting to enter the United States without a valid visa, pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act – Section 100051(5).

7. A provision making funds available to the Department of Homeland Security for state and local participation in homeland security efforts, including supporting immigration enforcement activities – Section 100051(7).

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