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Safer Truckers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2690| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend federal law to establish new residency requirements for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Specifically, it mandates that a CDL can only be issued to a United States citizen , a lawful permanent resident , or an individual explicitly authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to engage in employment that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle. The legislation clarifies that states are permitted to issue CDLs only to individuals who meet these specific criteria, thereby restricting eligibility based on immigration status. This provision aims to standardize who can operate commercial vehicles across the nation. Additionally, the bill introduces a new annual reporting obligation for states, requiring them to submit detailed reports to the Secretary of Transportation. These reports must describe the state's policies and actions taken to uphold and enforce the existing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6071
Introduced in House
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6071
    Introduced in House

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6071: Safer Truckers Act of 2025

Safer Truckers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2690| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This bill proposes to amend federal law to establish new residency requirements for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Specifically, it mandates that a CDL can only be issued to a United States citizen , a lawful permanent resident , or an individual explicitly authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to engage in employment that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle. The legislation clarifies that states are permitted to issue CDLs only to individuals who meet these specific criteria, thereby restricting eligibility based on immigration status. This provision aims to standardize who can operate commercial vehicles across the nation. Additionally, the bill introduces a new annual reporting obligation for states, requiring them to submit detailed reports to the Secretary of Transportation. These reports must describe the state's policies and actions taken to uphold and enforce the existing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6071
Introduced in House
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6071
    Introduced in House
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6071: Safer Truckers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted