What does Preamble of No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would withhold federal highway funding from states that issue driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, or personal identification cards without verifying the legal status of applicants. The bill's stated purpose is to address the verification of legal status for individuals receiving these identification documents.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026'.

What does PRESERVING THE INTEGRITY OF STATE-ISSUED DRIVER'S LICENSES, of No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Chapter 1 of Title 23, United States Code, by inserting a new section 155. Section 155 defines key terms including 'commercial driver's license,' 'driver's license,' 'evidence of lawful presence,' and 'personal identification card'. Starting October 1, 2026, the Secretary may withhold 10% of federal apportioned funds from states that do not have and enforce laws requiring verification of lawful presence for driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification cards. Withheld funds will be redistributed to states in compliance with the section, proportional to their apportioned amounts. To comply, states must use methods approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security to confirm identity and lawful presence, including electronic validation of biometric information and background checks. The law requires verification of an applicant's social security number or individual taxpayer identification number through the IRS, SSA, or Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program. This section does not affect any state requirements under the REAL ID Act of 2005.

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No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: John Barrasso (R-WY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that states verify the legal status of applicants before issuing driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, or personal identification cards.
States failing to verify lawful presence may have 10% of their federal highway funding withheld and redistributed to compliant states.
The bill requires states to use approved methods, including biometric verification and IRS data checks, to confirm identity and lawful presence, while not impacting existing REAL ID Act requirements.

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