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Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5862

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5862

Bill HR 5862 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5862 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020.  Bill HR 5862's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5862

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
41
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
41
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5862

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5862

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act
To 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.
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5862

Ken Buck
Ken Buck
ColoradoRepublican
Ted S. Yoho
Ted S. Yoho
FloridaRepublican
Ron Wright
Ron Wright
TexasRepublican
Roger Williams
Roger Williams
TexasRepublican
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican

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