The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), and its members, state and provincial motor vehicle agencies (DMVs) are concerned about REAL ID provisions contained in the Unlawful Employment of Aliens section of the substitute amendment 1150. This amendment would require all U.S. citizens, and those aliens here lawfully, to obtain a REAL ID compliant driver’s license before they can be employed.
These provisions would potentially result in an overwhelming operational burden on motor vehicle agencies nationwide and could potentially threaten the personal privacy of every US citizen by requiring motor vehicle agencies to share customers’ digital images (photos) with employers.
This is an example of egregious mission creep. And it expands the "official purpose" of The REAL ID Act (P.L. 109-13) which is limited to accessing federal facilities, boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft, and entering nuclear power plants.
The association, and its member jurisdictions, encourage Congress to strike the REAL ID provisions contained in Section 302 because it is premature to include REAL ID requirements in the immigration bill. We need DHS to issue the final rules to implement the statute before deciding if this program should be expanded.
Founded in 1933, the association represents chief motor vehicle administrators and law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Canada. A non-profit educational association, AAMVA develops best practices in driver's licensing, vehicle registration, motor carrier enforcement, among others.