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New Citizenship and Residency Rules for Commercial Truck Drivers (CDL).

This legislation introduces strict new requirements regarding citizenship or immigration status for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The goal is to enhance road safety by limiting CDL issuance primarily to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or those specifically authorized by USCIS for commercial driving employment. States will also face new reporting duties regarding the enforcement of English proficiency rules for commercial drivers.
Key points
Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) will be restricted to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals explicitly authorized by USCIS for commercial vehicle driving jobs.
States must implement the new CDL issuance rules and submit annual reports detailing how they enforce existing English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers.
These changes aim to improve highway safety and could impact the labor pool available for the trucking industry.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6071
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safer Truckers Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6071.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) will be restricted to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals explicitly authorized by USCIS for commercial vehicle driving jobs.
  • States must implement the new CDL issuance rules and submit annual reports detailing how they enforce existing English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers.
  • These changes aim to improve highway safety and could impact the labor pool available for the trucking industry.
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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

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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