United States 116th Congress Status: Died 12 R cosponsors

HR 3739 — Red Light Act

Last action — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Lesko asked unanimous consent that she hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3739, a bill originally introduced by Representative Chris Collins of New York, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

This bill aims to withhold federal highway funds from states issuing IDs to undocumented aliens.

The Red Light Act proposes to cut federal highway funding to states that allow driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. States could regain funding if they change their laws to comply.

Summary

Red Light Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold from states allocations of federal highway funds in FY2020 and thereafter if such states enact laws to provide drivers' licenses or other identification cards to aliens unlawfully present in the United States.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 18 U.S.C. § 1028

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces a new provision that withholds federal highway funds from states providing identification cards to unlawfully present aliens.

  • 23 U.S.C. Chapter 1

    ``Sec. 171. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens ``(a) Withholding of Funds for Noncompliance.--For fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall withhold 100 percent of the amount required to be apportioned under each of sections 104(b)(1), 104(b)(3), and 104(b)(4) of this title to any State that is described in subsection (b). ``(b) State Described.--A State described in this subsection is a State that has enacted a law that allows the State to provide a driver's license or other identification card to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. ``(c) Effect of Withholding Funds.-- ``(1) Any funds withheld under subsection (a) from apportionment to any State shall remain available until the end of the fiscal year for which the funds are authorized to be appropriated. ``(2) If, before the last day of the period for which funds withheld under subsection (a) from apportionment are to remain available for apportionment to a State under paragraph (1), the State meets the requirement of subsection (b), the Secretary shall, on the first day on which the State meets the requirement, apportion to the State the funds withheld under subsection (a) that remain available for apportionment to the State. ``(d) Identification Card Defined.--The term `identification card' means a personal identification card, as defined in section 1028(d) of title 18, United States Code, issued by a State.''.

    This establishes a penalty for states that issue identification cards to unlawfully present aliens by withholding federal funds.

  • 23 U.S.C. Chapter 1

    ``171. Withholding of funds for providing identification cards to certain aliens.''

    This adds a reference to the new section in the table of contents of Chapter 1.

Action History

  1. ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Lesko asked unanimous consent that she hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3739, a bill originally introduced by Representative Chris Collins of New York, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3739 do?
Red Light Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold from states allocations of federal highway funds in FY2020 and thereafter if such states enact laws to provide drivers' licenses or other identification cards to aliens unlawfully present in the United States.
Who sponsors HR 3739?
HR 3739 is sponsored by Duncan, Jeff (Republican), King, Steve (Republican), Brooks, Mo (Republican), Wright, Ron (Republican), Lesko, Debbie (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), Norman, Ralph (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Budd, Ted (Republican), Perry, Scott (Republican), Gohmert, Louie (Republican), and Collins, Chris (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3739?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3739?
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