Bills · S 2774
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2774Immigration
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it uses federal funding as a tool to influence state-level policies on immigration and driver's licenses. If it becomes law, states that do not align with federal immigration enforcement priorities as defined in the bill risk losing significant federal grants that support their police departments, courts, and correctional facilities. This could lead to budget shortfalls for public safety initiatives in those states.
Conversely, if the bill does not become law, states would retain their autonomy to set their own policies regarding driver's license eligibility and information sharing without the threat of losing this specific federal funding. This legislation highlights an ongoing tension between state and federal authority over immigration matters and has real-world implications for state budgets, driver's license access, and the cooperation between different levels of government on law enforcement.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States that issue driver's licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence will face penalties.
This provision aims to stop states from issuing driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants, directly impacting state motor vehicle laws.
PROVISION 02
States that prevent local entities from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security will also face penalties.
This provision seeks to compel states to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts by sharing data.
PROVISION 03
Non-compliant states must return any unspent Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to the U.S. Treasury.
This imposes an immediate financial consequence on states that do not comply with the bill's requirements.
PROVISION 04
Non-compliant states will be ineligible to receive future Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds until they change their policies.
This creates a long-term financial incentive for states to alter their laws regarding driver's licenses and immigration data sharing.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in Senate
SEP 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2774
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
Senate BillS 2774Immigration
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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READING
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