Condition for the receipt of covered Federal funds

(a) Certification As a condition of receiving covered Federal funds, a covered jurisdiction shall certify that— (1) it does not have in effect any sanctuary policy; and (2) it will not adopt, enforce, or maintain any sanctuary policy during the period for which such funds are obligated or expended. (b) Compliance Acceptance of covered Federal funds constitutes a knowing and voluntary agreement to comply with the requirements under this subtitle. (c) No exemptions No officer or employee of the Federal Government may waive, suspend, or otherwise exempt a covered jurisdiction from the certification requirement described in subsection (a). (d) False claims Any certification required under this section is a material condition of payment for purposes of sections 3729 through 3733 of title 31, United States Code.