Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
Commercial Driver's Licenses: New Rules for Foreign Drivers
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill changes how states give commercial driver's licenses to people who do not live permanently in the U.S. or their specific state. It aims to make sure only people with legal permission to work in the country are driving large trucks and buses.
- Drivers from foreign countries would need to prove they have a legal immigration status and a work visa specifically tied to a job that requires a commercial license. States would have to double-check these documents before handing out or renewing any license.
- Under these new rules, a foreign driver's license would only be good for one year or until their work visa expires, whichever comes first. This sets a strict national limit to ensure drivers do not stay on the road longer than their legal permission allows.
- People from U.S. territories like Puerto Rico or Guam would also face new checks. They would need to show proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to get a commercial license in a U.S. state, and the state must keep these records on file for at least two years.
- The goal is to improve safety and security by ensuring that every commercial driver on the road has been properly vetted. It also helps the government keep better track of who is authorized to operate heavy machinery across state lines.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act
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