Bills · S 3773
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3773Transportation and Public Works
Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ties federal funding for essential infrastructure like roads and bridges to states' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. If enacted, it could force states to change their driver's license policies, potentially making it harder for undocumented individuals to obtain licenses and possibly leading to more unlicensed drivers on the road. It also impacts how state and local law enforcement interact with federal immigration authorities, potentially diverting state resources to federal immigration matters.
VIf this bill becomes law, states that currently have policies allowing driver's licenses without proof of lawful presence or that limit information sharing with federal immigration authorities would face a choice: either change their laws to comply and receive their full highway funding, or maintain their current policies and lose a significant portion of that funding. This could lead to budget shortfalls for state transportation projects and create tension between state and federal governments over immigration policy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Transportation must withhold a percentage of federal highway funds from states that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement policies.
This creates a strong financial incentive for states to adopt the specified immigration enforcement policies, directly impacting state transportation budgets.
PROVISION 02
States must not have any laws or policies that prohibit or restrict state or local officials from sharing information about individuals' immigration status with the Department of Homeland Security.
This ensures that local and state governments cannot create 'sanctuary' policies that block information flow to federal immigration authorities.
PROVISION 03
States must require evidence of lawful status for individuals to obtain a driver's license or identification card, aligning with federal REAL ID Act standards.
This would prevent states from issuing driver's licenses to individuals who cannot prove they are legally present in the United States.
PROVISION 04
States must cooperate with 'detainers' issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), meaning they must hold individuals in state custody for ICE.
This requires states to actively assist federal immigration enforcement by detaining individuals beyond their state charges if requested by ICE.
PROVISION 05
States must annually certify their compliance with these requirements to the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary can conduct audits to verify compliance.
This establishes an ongoing oversight mechanism to ensure states continue to adhere to the bill's provisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3773
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
Senate BillS 3773Transportation and Public Works
Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
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