Iowa House advances group of citizenship verification and immigration bills

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,225

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago


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Iowa House lawmakers approved a series of bills Wednesday related to immigration checks and requirements during licensing processes.

In this year’s legislative session, legislators have considered several proposals that would establish new steps in checking individual’s citizenship status and eligibility to reside and work in the United States, including measures related to individuals’ eligibility to register to vote. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved three measures related to immigration:

Citizenship verification for driver’s licenses

Senate …