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New Federal Rules Restrict Commercial Driver's Licenses Based on Legal Status.

This law establishes strict new federal requirements for issuing Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), necessary for operating trucks and buses. Applicants must now provide valid documentation proving citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or valid work authorization, along with proof of domicile in the issuing state. States failing to use the SAVE system to verify the lawful presence of non-citizen applicants risk losing significant federal highway funding.
Key points
All CDL applicants must provide proof of legal status (citizenship, permanent residency, or work authorization) and proof of residency in the state of application.
States that issue CDLs without confirming the applicant's lawful presence via the SAVE system will face suspension of federal highway funds.
New regulations will impose fines on trucking companies that knowingly hire drivers who do not hold a federally compliant CDL.
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Print number: 119_HR_5863
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No CDLs for Illegals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5863.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All CDL applicants must provide proof of legal status (citizenship, permanent residency, or work authorization) and proof of residency in the state of application.
  • States that issue CDLs without confirming the applicant's lawful presence via the SAVE system will face suspension of federal highway funds.
  • New regulations will impose fines on trucking companies that knowingly hire drivers who do not hold a federally compliant CDL.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Transport Migration