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Connor’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-3608| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2025
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (23)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, "Connor's Law," amends federal law to establish explicit minimum English language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators. It mandates that drivers must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and accurately make entries on reports and records. A key provision of the legislation is the requirement for an immediate out-of-service order for any commercial motor vehicle driver determined by an authorized enforcement officer to be non-compliant with these new language standards. This measure aims to enhance road safety by ensuring that all commercial drivers possess the necessary communication skills for safe operation and interaction with authorities and the public.
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Timeline
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2991
Introduced in Senate
  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2991
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Connor’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-3608| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2025
This bill, "Connor's Law," amends federal law to establish explicit minimum English language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators. It mandates that drivers must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and accurately make entries on reports and records. A key provision of the legislation is the requirement for an immediate out-of-service order for any commercial motor vehicle driver determined by an authorized enforcement officer to be non-compliant with these new language standards. This measure aims to enhance road safety by ensuring that all commercial drivers possess the necessary communication skills for safe operation and interaction with authorities and the public.
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Timeline
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2991
Introduced in Senate
  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2991
    Introduced in Senate
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (23)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted