What does Preamble of SAFE Driving Laws Act do?

This bill aims to withhold certain transportation program funds from states. The withholding is triggered by states granting driver's licenses to individuals who are considered illegal immigrants. The withholding is also triggered by states failing to share information about criminal aliens with the Federal Government.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SAFE Driving Laws Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Aliens From Evading Driving Laws Act' or the 'SAFE Driving Laws Act'.

What does WITHHOLDING OF CERTAIN HIGHWAY FUNDING FOR STATES THAT ISSUANCE of SAFE Driving Laws Act do?

This section amends Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code, by adding Section 180. Section 180 establishes a withholding of 50 percent of highway funding for states not in compliance with its requirements, beginning in fiscal year 2027. To be in compliance, a state must prohibit issuing driver's licenses to individuals lacking proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. States may not prohibit the collection or sharing of immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security. The Secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security will determine state compliance and maintain a publicly available database of compliance status. “Immigration enforcement information” is defined as information relating to citizenship or immigration status and details of individual releases from detention.

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SAFE Driving Laws Act

Last updated: 9/12/2025 · Introduced: 9/11/2025

Author: Mary Miller (R-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that states prohibit driver's licenses for individuals lacking proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence to receive full federal highway funding.
States are required to share immigration enforcement information, including citizenship status and release details from detention, with the Department of Homeland Security.
The Secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security will jointly assess state compliance and publish a public database detailing their status.

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