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Connor’s Law

USA119th CongressS-2991| Senate 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (2)
John Barrasso (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled Connor's Law, amends title 49, United States Code, 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 significant provision of the bill is the requirement that any commercial motor vehicle operator found non-compliant with these language skills will be immediately declared out of service by an authorized enforcement officer. This measure aims to enhance public safety by ensuring drivers can effectively communicate and understand critical information, without altering other existing out-of-service criteria.
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Timeline
May 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3608
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3608
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Connor’s Law

USA119th CongressS-2991| Senate 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
This legislation, titled Connor's Law, amends title 49, United States Code, 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 significant provision of the bill is the requirement that any commercial motor vehicle operator found non-compliant with these language skills will be immediately declared out of service by an authorized enforcement officer. This measure aims to enhance public safety by ensuring drivers can effectively communicate and understand critical information, without altering other existing out-of-service criteria.
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Timeline
May 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3608
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3608
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • October 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (2)
John Barrasso (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

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