S. 4317: No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: April 16, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1822-1823; text: CR S1823-1824) (April 16, 2026)

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No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026

This bill mandates that states verify lawful presence using the SAVE system and conduct FBI background checks before issuing any standard license, personal ID, or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in an effort to deter states from issuing driver's licenses to illegal aliens. It enforces compliance by withholding 10 percent of federal highway funds from non-compliant states beginning in October 2026, instead redistributing those critical infrastructure dollars to states that adhere to the verification mandates and protect American roadways from unauthorized drivers.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) (April 16, 2026)

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) (April 16, 2026)

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) (April 16, 2026)

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