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VERIFY CDL Act

USA119th CongressHR-7200| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2026
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Barry Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the VERIFY CDL Act , introduces a new federal requirement for states concerning commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that states must verify an applicant's authorization to be employed in the United States through the E-Verify Program before issuing or renewing any commercial driver's license. The bill specifically amends section 31305(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, to incorporate this employment verification as a mandatory condition at the time of application. This measure aims to ensure that all individuals seeking or holding a commercial driver's license are legally authorized to work in the country, thereby strengthening employment verification processes within the commercial transportation sector.
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Timeline
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • January 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

VERIFY CDL Act

USA119th CongressHR-7200| House 
| Updated: 1/23/2026
This legislation, known as the VERIFY CDL Act , introduces a new federal requirement for states concerning commercial driver's licenses. It mandates that states must verify an applicant's authorization to be employed in the United States through the E-Verify Program before issuing or renewing any commercial driver's license. The bill specifically amends section 31305(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, to incorporate this employment verification as a mandatory condition at the time of application. This measure aims to ensure that all individuals seeking or holding a commercial driver's license are legally authorized to work in the country, thereby strengthening employment verification processes within the commercial transportation sector.
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Timeline
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • January 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Barry Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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