House Bill 5862
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5862
Congress
116
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act
This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state is barred from receiving such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the United States, or (2) prohibits a local or state government entity or official from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.
February 12, 2020
03/10/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
02/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:57 PM