H.R. 5108: Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill, titled the Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act, aims to restrict certain federal financial support for states that issue driver licenses to individuals who do not provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the country, and for those that do not share criminal enforcement information with federal authorities.

Key Provisions

• Definitions:
  • This bill defines key terms, including "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds," which refers to federal grants aimed at assisting local governments in crime control and justice initiatives.
  • "Immigration enforcement information" includes details about an individual's citizenship or immigration status, as well as information about their release from detention or jail.
• Restrictions on States:
  • States that issue driver licenses to individuals without proof of citizenship or lawful presence will face penalties.
  • States that limit the ability of local or state officials to collect or send immigration enforcement information to the Department of Homeland Security will also be subject to penalties.
• Penalties for Non-Compliance:
  • States found violating these conditions must return any unused federal grant money they have received under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
  • Such states would not be eligible for future federal grants until they comply with the requirements, which include prohibiting the issuance of driver licenses to individuals lacking proof of lawful presence and allowing the sharing of immigration enforcement information.

Implementation Timeline

• States must act within 30 days after issuing a driver license to an individual who does not have lawful proof of presence.
• Once the bill is enacted, states in non-compliance must return funds and address the specified issues within the same 30-day timeframe.

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