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H.R. 5688119th CongressIn markupLatest action Mar 18, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill limits non-domiciled CDLs to one year and requires stricter immigration status checks.
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This bill tightens the conditions under which states can issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people not permanently living in the U.S. It requires lawful immigration status, a job-related visa, and a state status check, and caps license length at one year or until authorized stay ends. States must also keep records for two years and share them with federal officials within 48 hours if requested. Territory residents like those in Puerto Rico or Guam would need to prove citizenship or permanent resident status.
The bill mainly affects foreign national truck and bus drivers, state motor vehicle agencies issuing CDLs, and trucking companies employing these drivers. It also affects residents of U.S. territories applying for commercial licenses.
The changes mean more paperwork, stricter eligibility checks, and shorter license validity periods for affected drivers and the agencies processing their applications.
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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: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 26.