Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from receiving such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 5862
Introduced on
2020-02-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/12/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from receiving such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo restrict certain Federal grants for States that grant driver licenses to illegal immigrants and fail to share information about criminal aliens with the Federal Government.
Policy Areas
Immigration
Potential Impact
Citizenship and naturalization•
Government information and archives•
Immigration status and procedures•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Licensing and registrations•
Motor vehicles•
State and local government operations

Comments

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Ralph Lee Abraham
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Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/21/2020

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from re...

Latest Action3/10/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.