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Red Light Act: Withholding Highway Funds for Undocumented Immigrant Licenses

This bill aims to withhold federal highway funds from states that issue driver's licenses or identification cards to individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This means states choosing to do so will lose a portion of their allocated funds for road maintenance and development, potentially impacting road quality in those states.
Key points
States issuing driver's licenses or IDs to undocumented immigrants will lose 100% of federal highway funds.
Withheld funds can be restored if the state repeals such laws before the end of the fiscal year.
If a state does not repeal the laws, withheld funds will be proportionally distributed among other states that do not issue such documents.
The act could impact state budgets and road quality in states that choose to issue identification documents to undocumented immigrants.
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Print number: 118_HR_4427
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Red Light Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4427.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States issuing driver's licenses or IDs to undocumented immigrants will lose 100% of federal highway funds.
  • Withheld funds can be restored if the state repeals such laws before the end of the fiscal year.
  • If a state does not repeal the laws, withheld funds will be proportionally distributed among other states that do not issue such documents.
  • The act could impact state budgets and road quality in states that choose to issue identification documents to undocumented immigrants.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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