Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act

# Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act (HR 5108) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit states from issuing driver's licenses or identification cards to people who are not lawfully present in the United States. It would establish federal standards that states must follow regarding immigration status verification before issuing these documents. The bill aims to prevent undocumented immigrants from obtaining state-issued IDs. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly impact undocumented immigrants seeking driver's licenses, as well as state motor vehicle departments that would need to comply with new federal verification requirements. It could also affect states that currently allow driver's licenses regardless of immigration status—currently, roughly 16 states and Washington D.C.

offer licenses to undocumented residents. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5108 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX). No additional action details are available at this time. For the most current information on this bill's progress, you can check Congress.gov.