S. 2774: Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2025, seeks to implement restrictions on federal grants for states that allow individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence to obtain driver licenses. Here are the key components of the bill:

Definitions

• Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds: These are federal grants aimed at supporting state and local law enforcement agencies, as specified under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
• Immigration enforcement information: This refers to information about an individual's citizenship or immigration status, and details about their release from detention or correctional facilities.
• State: Defined as a state within the United States, as specified in federal law.

Prohibition on Driver Licenses for Certain Individuals

States would face penalties if they engage in the following actions:

• Issue a driver license to anyone lacking proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.
• Limit the ability of state or local officials to collect or share immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Penalties for Non-Compliance

If a state does not comply with these regulations, it would incur the following penalties:

• If a state issues a driver license to an undocumented individual, it must return any unobligated Edward Byrne Grant funds to the U.S. Treasury within 30 days.
• If a state prohibits or restricts sharing immigration enforcement information, it must return any unobligated Edward Byrne Grant funds to the Treasury within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
• A state found in violation would be ineligible for future Edward Byrne Grant funds until it enacts laws that:
• Ban the issuance of driver licenses to individuals without proof of citizenship or legal presence.
• Allow local or state officials to collect and share immigration enforcement information with the DHS.

Summary

In summary, this bill aims to restrict federal funding for states that do not comply with federal immigration laws related to the issuance of driver licenses and the sharing of immigration enforcement information. States that violate these provisions would face financial penalties and lose eligibility for certain federal grant programs.

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