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Read. Follow. Verify.No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026 prohibits federal and state issuance of licenses to undocumented individuals
Last action · April 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1822-1823; text: CR S1823-1824)
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What This Bill Would Do
The No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026 prohibits federal agencies and states from issuing driver's licenses or commercial driver's licenses to individuals who are not in the United States. This measure would establish a uniform federal standard that overrides state-level policies currently allowing undocumented residents to obtain identification.
This legislation would invalidate state-level policies for undocumented residents and impact commercial transportation operations if enacted.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
undocumented immigrants
The bill would prohibit this group from obtaining or renewing driver's licenses or commercial driver's licenses.
state departments of motor vehicles
These agencies would be required to comply with federal restrictions on license issuance regardless of state-level policies.
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Federal Preemption of State Licensing
The bill represents an attempt to use federal legislation to override state-level discretion regarding driver's license eligibility for non-citizens.
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