Bill · H.R. 5330· House(119-HR-5330)
SAFE Driving Laws Act
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/12/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 25 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop Aliens From Evading Driving Laws Act," aims to withhold specific transportation program funds from states. The Secretary of Transportation would withhold 50 percent of certain highway funding starting in fiscal year 2027 if a state is not in compliance. To be compliant, a state must have a law prohibiting the issuance of drivers licenses or commercial drivers licenses to individuals without proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence. Additionally, states may not restrict local or state entities from sharing immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security. The Secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security are tasked with determining compliance and maintaining a public database.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill expands federal authority by using the withholding of funds to compel state compliance.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances border security and enforcement by mandating information sharing and stricter licensing requirements.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the creation of a public database to track state compliance status.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill imposes strict licensing barriers and mandates increased surveillance/information sharing for immigrants.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill targets restrictions and information sharing that disproportionately affect Hispanic communities.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill restricts state autonomy regarding the issuance of driver's licenses and control over local information sharing.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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State Compliance Requirements: States would be required to have laws in place that prohibit issuing drivers licenses or commercial drivers licenses to individuals who cannot prove they are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Information Sharing: The bill ensures that local or state government entities are not restricted from collecting or sending immigration enforcement information to the Department of Homeland Security (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Public Transparency: The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security would maintain a publicly available database regarding the compliance status of each state (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduction in State Funding: The Secretary of Transportation is directed to withhold 50 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to a state under certain highway funding sections if the state fails to comply with the new requirements (Section 2(a)(a)).
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Restrictions on State Laws: To avoid the loss of funds, a state must have a law that prohibits issuing drivers licenses or commercial drivers licenses to anyone without proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+4Increase States Rights-5Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/12/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin