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Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2453| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2021
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Driving for Opportunity Act of 202 1 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that do not suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driver's license of an individual based on such individual's failure to pay a civil or criminal fine or fee. Grants shall be awarded to (1) cover the costs incurred by a state to reinstate driver's licenses previously suspended for unpaid fines and fees; (2) maximize the number of individuals with suspended driver's licenses eligible to have driving privileges reinstated or regained; (3) provide assistance to individuals living in areas where public transportation options are limited; and (4) ease the burden on states where the state or local law that permitted the suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, driver's licenses or the registration of a motor vehicle based on the failure to pay civil or criminal fines or fees was in effect during the three year period ending on the date on which a state applies for or receives a grant under this bill. The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program authorized by this bill, including the known effects of repealing state laws that have permitted the suspension, revocation, or refusal of a driver's license or motor vehicle registration based on the failure to pay civil or criminal fines or fees.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8881
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020
Apr 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 20, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-998
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8881
    Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020


  • April 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • April 20, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-998
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-998: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic performance and conditionsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUnemploymentUser charges and fees

Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2453| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2021
Driving for Opportunity Act of 202 1 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that do not suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driver's license of an individual based on such individual's failure to pay a civil or criminal fine or fee. Grants shall be awarded to (1) cover the costs incurred by a state to reinstate driver's licenses previously suspended for unpaid fines and fees; (2) maximize the number of individuals with suspended driver's licenses eligible to have driving privileges reinstated or regained; (3) provide assistance to individuals living in areas where public transportation options are limited; and (4) ease the burden on states where the state or local law that permitted the suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, driver's licenses or the registration of a motor vehicle based on the failure to pay civil or criminal fines or fees was in effect during the three year period ending on the date on which a state applies for or receives a grant under this bill. The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program authorized by this bill, including the known effects of repealing state laws that have permitted the suspension, revocation, or refusal of a driver's license or motor vehicle registration based on the failure to pay civil or criminal fines or fees.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8881
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020
Apr 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 12, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 20, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Apr 20, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-998
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8881
    Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020


  • April 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 12, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • April 20, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • April 20, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-998
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-998: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic performance and conditionsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMotor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUnemploymentUser charges and fees