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119-hr-5330119th CongressWALLET

SAFE Driving Laws Act

Sponsored By: Representative Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

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Summary

Condition federal highway funding on state driver’s license and immigration-information rules. This bill would withhold 50% of certain federal highway apportionments from states that do not meet those requirements beginning in fiscal year 2027.

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  • States would face a funding penalty. If a state does not bar issuance of a driver’s license or commercial driver’s license to someone who lacks proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence, 50% of its apportioned highway funds under 23 U.S.C. 104(b)(1) and (2) would be withheld starting FY2027.
  • Individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence would be ineligible for state driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s licenses under the bill’s rules.
  • State and local officials could not ban collecting or sharing “immigration enforcement information” with the Department of Homeland Security, and the Secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security would determine compliance and maintain a public database on each state’s status.

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States risk 50% cut to highway funds

If enacted, the bill would tie key federal highway money to state rules on licenses and immigration data. Starting in fiscal year 2027, noncompliant states would lose 50% of certain highway funds on day one each year. To avoid the cut, a state would need a law. It must bar driver’s licenses and commercial licenses for people without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. The state also could not block officials from collecting, sending, or receiving immigration enforcement information to or from DHS. That includes a person’s status and the date, time, and location of release from jail or prison. The Transportation and Homeland Security Secretaries would decide if states comply and post a public database. States that lose funds could see fewer road projects or repairs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

IL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 9/19/2025

  • Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 9/19/2025

  • Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/2/2026

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