Bills · HR 5670
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5670Transportation and Public Works
Protecting America’s Roads Act
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION DEC 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes who can legally drive large commercial vehicles, like tractor-trailers, in the United States. If it becomes law, it would ensure that all individuals holding a commercial driver's license have a confirmed legal status to be in the U.S. and are a resident of the state that issued their license, potentially increasing oversight and accountability for commercial drivers. It also seeks to end the practice of recognizing foreign commercial driver's licenses on U.S. roads, which could impact international trade and the flow of goods if foreign drivers currently operating under such agreements are no longer able to do so.
The stricter requirements for non-citizen CDL holders, including shorter validity periods and in-person renewals, could create additional burdens for these drivers and for state motor vehicle agencies. For voters, this could mean changes in the workforce for commercial transportation, potentially affecting supply chains or the cost of goods, as well as raising questions about immigration enforcement and federal-state relations regarding licensing policies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants to prove U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or valid work authorization, and domicile in the state of issuance.
This sets a higher standard for who can obtain a CDL, focusing on legal status and state residency.
PROVISION 02
Requires states to use the SAVE system for non-citizen CDL applicants to verify lawful presence and deny applications if not confirmed.
This mandates federal immigration status verification for non-citizen commercial drivers, linking driver's licenses to federal immigration enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Terminates existing reciprocity agreements that recognize foreign commercial driver's licenses in the United States, unless a specific law allows it.
This would end the practice of allowing drivers with foreign CDLs to operate commercial vehicles on U.S. roads, potentially impacting international shipping and cross-border commerce.
PROVISION 04
Sets an expiration for non-citizen CDLs at the earlier of their immigration document's expiration or one year, and requires in-person renewals and revocation if eligibility lapses.
This creates more frequent verification requirements and reduces the validity period for non-citizen CDLs, increasing administrative burden for both drivers and states.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 1
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
SEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5670
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionDec 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5670Transportation and Public Works
Protecting America’s Roads Act
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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