Trucking firms must report hair drug tests to federal database
In committeeH.R. 4320Latest action
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford · Representative · AR
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Official title: Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Public Safety Improvement Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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Trucking companies would have to report positive hair drug tests to a federal driver database, with the same consequences as a known drug use violation.
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What does this do?
This bill would require trucking companies to report positive hair drug test results to the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database. It covers hair tests given before hiring or during random testing, but only when the test uses an approved device and an accredited lab. The Department of Transportation would have one year to write the rules for how this works.
Who does it affect?
This bill affects trucking and motor carrier companies that operate vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or more. It also affects commercial drivers those companies employ or consider for hire.
Why does it matter?
A positive hair test result would be treated the same as an employer knowing directly that a driver used drugs, which can affect whether that driver is allowed to work. Drivers whose results are reported would be entered into a federal database that employers can check.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 11, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.