Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Introduced:Sep 26, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Haley M. Stevens
Representative
Democratic
MI-11
Cosponsors
9
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Immigration
Summary
This bill would make certain citizens or nationals of Ukraine eligible for a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in the United States. It applies to Ukrainians who were paroled into the U.S. between February 2022 and September 2023, as well as some paroled after that period.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would make certain citizens or nationals of Ukraine eligible for a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in the United States. It applies to Ukrainians who were paroled into the U.S. between February 2022 and September 2023, as well as some paroled after that period.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>REAL ID Eligibility for Ukraine Act or the RIDE for Ukraine Act</b></p> <p>This bill makes certain citizens or nationals of Ukraine eligible for a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in the United States.</p> <p>Specifically, this bill applies to a citizen or national of Ukraine (or an individual who last habitually resided in Ukraine) who was paroled into the United States between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, as well as certain individuals paroled into the United States after that period.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Allows certain Ukrainian citizens and nationals to get a REAL ID, which is required for federal identification purposes like boarding flights
Applies to Ukrainians paroled into the U.S. between February 2022 and September 2023, as well as some paroled after that period
Provides easier access to REAL IDs for Ukrainians who have fled to the U.S. since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would make it easier for Ukrainians who have fled to the U.S. since the Russian invasion to obtain REAL IDs, which are required for federal identification purposes like boarding flights. This would help Ukrainian refugees and immigrants access basic services and facilitate their integration into American society.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Immigration
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3259, 119th Congress (2025). "Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3259
