S.Amdt. 2958

The amendment, titled the Driving for Opportunity Act of 2025, aims to add a new title to the bill focused on the reinstatement of driver's licenses. Its purpose is to address the issue of millions of Americans having their licenses suspended or revoked due to unpaid court fines and fees, which the text notes can create "poverty traps" and make it harder for people to earn a living.

The amendment proposes the following changes and additions:

• Grant Program: It authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to States that do not allow license suspensions for unpaid fines and fees and have repealed such laws within the last three years. These grants are intended to cover the costs of reinstating or renewing licenses and motor vehicle registrations.
• Funding: It authorizes $10,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to fund these reinstatement programs.
• State Requirements: To receive a grant, States must submit a plan to maximize the number of eligible individuals who regain driving privileges and provide help to those in areas with limited public transportation. States must also report on the population served, the number of licenses reinstated, and the program's impact on the collection of fines and fees.
• GAO Study: It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the grant program's implementation. This study will look at factors such as economic mobility, unemployment, the use of law enforcement resources, and racial and geographic disparities.