The UBER Act was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
The bill was introduced by one senator and faces a long process in committee. It targets a specific part of government spending that may not be a top priority for most lawmakers.
Key Points
This bill requires drivers for ride-share and taxi companies to speak and read English if their company has a contract with a federal agency. Drivers must be able to talk to the public and police, read road signs, and complete official records.
Beyond language skills, drivers must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license from a single state, and pass a road test to be eligible for work under these government agreements.
The rules would apply to many types of transportation services used by the government, including Uber, Lyft, taxis, limos, and even bike-sharing or shuttle services.
There is an exception for drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing. These drivers can still work under federal contracts if they use American Sign Language.
Companies that do not follow these rules or provide false information about their drivers could be banned from winning any federal government contracts for five years.
Impact Analysis
Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Milestones
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Nov 6, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
