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H.R. 7429119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 10, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 7429 would create a national alert system notifying employers when commercial drivers get tickets, accidents, or license changes.
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HR 7429 would establish a national system that automatically notifies employers when a commercial driver's record changes, including tickets, accidents, and license suspensions or revocations. The federal government would have one year to set up the rules, and states would have two years after that to begin participating. Employers using the system would no longer be required to conduct their current yearly manual checks of driver records.
The bill affects commercial truck and bus drivers nationwide and their employers, with mandatory participation required for any employer whose workers hold a commercial driver's license with a school bus endorsement, including school districts, private bus companies, and schools. Drivers are also directly affected, as they must receive a copy of any report sent to their employer at the same time the employer receives it.
Current employer oversight relies on manual checks that can allow driving record problems to go undetected. The bill targets school transportation in particular, as missed violations could affect the safety of students relying on school buses.
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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: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.