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Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

USA119th CongressS-2114| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, aims to enhance safety by modifying the testing requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators. It mandates that, two years after its enactment, individuals must demonstrate English language proficiency to pass knowledge tests and obtain certification to operate commercial motor vehicles. Specifically, applicants must prove their ability to understand and communicate effectively in English while operating, which includes reading traffic signs, interacting with traffic safety officers and border patrol agents, and providing or receiving directions. A significant provision of the bill is the prohibition, also effective two years post-enactment, against administering any commercial motor vehicle knowledge test in a language other than English. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to update relevant regulations to implement these new requirements.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6233
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6233
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6233: Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act

USA119th CongressS-2114| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This legislation, known as the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, aims to enhance safety by modifying the testing requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators. It mandates that, two years after its enactment, individuals must demonstrate English language proficiency to pass knowledge tests and obtain certification to operate commercial motor vehicles. Specifically, applicants must prove their ability to understand and communicate effectively in English while operating, which includes reading traffic signs, interacting with traffic safety officers and border patrol agents, and providing or receiving directions. A significant provision of the bill is the prohibition, also effective two years post-enactment, against administering any commercial motor vehicle knowledge test in a language other than English. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to update relevant regulations to implement these new requirements.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6233
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6233
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6233: Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted