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No CDLs for Illegals Act

USA119th CongressHR-5863| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "No CDLs for Illegals Act" proposes to amend federal law by establishing stricter requirements for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). It mandates that applicants must provide valid documentation proving their citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or a valid work authorization , along with proof of domicile in the issuing State . The bill further requires States to use the SAVE system for all non-citizen CDL applicants, denying licenses if lawful presence is not confirmed, and prohibits States from issuing CDLs to individuals not domiciled within their borders. Non-compliant States will face the suspension of federal highway funds by the Secretary of Transportation, who will conduct annual reviews to ensure adherence. To enhance enforcement, the Secretary is directed to issue regulations imposing fines on trucking companies that knowingly employ drivers whose commercial driver's licenses do not meet these new federal standards. This comprehensive approach aims to prevent the issuance of CDLs to unauthorized individuals and ensure compliance across the commercial transportation sector.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

No CDLs for Illegals Act

USA119th CongressHR-5863| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
The "No CDLs for Illegals Act" proposes to amend federal law by establishing stricter requirements for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). It mandates that applicants must provide valid documentation proving their citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or a valid work authorization , along with proof of domicile in the issuing State . The bill further requires States to use the SAVE system for all non-citizen CDL applicants, denying licenses if lawful presence is not confirmed, and prohibits States from issuing CDLs to individuals not domiciled within their borders. Non-compliant States will face the suspension of federal highway funds by the Secretary of Transportation, who will conduct annual reviews to ensure adherence. To enhance enforcement, the Secretary is directed to issue regulations imposing fines on trucking companies that knowingly employ drivers whose commercial driver's licenses do not meet these new federal standards. This comprehensive approach aims to prevent the issuance of CDLs to unauthorized individuals and ensure compliance across the commercial transportation sector.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

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