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Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-998| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2022
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (13)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4186
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2453
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 28, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 3, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 3, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4186
    Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2453
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • October 28, 2021
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 3, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 3, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2453: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingEconomic 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 CongressS-998| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4186
Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2453
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 28, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 3, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 3, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4186
    Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2453
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • October 28, 2021
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 3, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 3, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 260.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (13)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2453: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingEconomic 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