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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 5688

Commercial Driver's Licenses: New Rules for Foreign Drivers

Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Proposes Stricter Legal Status and E-Verify Requirements for CDLs
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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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.

Milestones

4 milestones6 actions
Mar 18, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.

Mar 18, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 18, 2026House

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged

Dec 1, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Oct 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

Bill NumberHR 5688
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(62)
R: 62

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