Bill > S2690

This bill, known as the "Safer Truckers Act of 2025," would modify existing transportation regulations to restrict commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to only United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals specifically authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States driving commercial motor vehicles. The legislation amends two sections of title 49 of the United States Code: first, by adding a new requirement that CDL applicants must be a citizen, permanent resident, or have specific USCIS work authorization; and second, by mandating that states can only issue CDLs to individuals meeting these residency and work authorization criteria. Additionally, the bill requires states to submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing their policies and actions to enforce English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. These changes aim to more tightly control who can obtain and hold commercial driver's licenses, potentially addressing concerns about immigration status and language capabilities in the trucking industry.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2690/all-info