Bill > HR5330

This bill, known as the "Stop Aliens From Evading Driving Laws Act" or "SAFE Driving Laws Act," seeks to withhold 50 percent of certain federal highway funding from states that do not comply with specific immigration-related driver's license restrictions. Under the proposed legislation, states must have laws prohibiting the issuance of driver's licenses to individuals who cannot prove U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. Additionally, states cannot prevent local or state government entities from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill defines immigration enforcement information as details about an individual's citizenship or immigration status, and the date, time, and location of their release from detention or prison. The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to maintain a publicly accessible database tracking each state's compliance with these requirements, with the funding penalty taking effect in fiscal year 2027. The goal of this legislation appears to be to encourage states to more strictly regulate driver's licensing and information sharing regarding undocumented immigrants.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5330/all-info