Bills · HR 6233
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6233Transportation and Public Works
Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 21
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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To President
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would change a fundamental requirement for commercial truck drivers, impacting both highway safety and the workforce. If it becomes law, every commercial truck driver would need to be proficient in English, which proponents argue could improve communication during traffic stops, emergencies, or at border crossings, potentially making roads safer for everyone.
If this bill does not become law, current regulations would likely continue, which may allow knowledge tests for commercial driver's licenses to be administered in languages other than English. The explicit English proficiency requirements for communication with officials might also not be as strict. This bill creates a new hurdle for non-English speaking individuals looking to work in the trucking industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires individuals to demonstrate English language proficiency to pass a commercial motor vehicle knowledge test and receive certification.
Ensures all commercial drivers can communicate effectively in English, impacting safety and communication with authorities.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the administration of commercial motor vehicle knowledge tests in any language other than English.
Standardizes testing to English only, potentially changing how many applicants prepare for and take the test.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to modify existing regulations to implement these new English proficiency and testing requirements.
Ensures federal regulations are updated to enforce the new law within a specified timeframe.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
NOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6233
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6233Transportation and Public Works
Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
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