Bills · HR 7429
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7429Transportation and Public Works
Miranda’s Law
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION FEB 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to significantly improve safety on our roads, particularly for vulnerable populations like schoolchildren. Currently, employers might not find out about a commercial driver's license suspension, a serious traffic violation, or an accident until an annual review or if the driver reports it. This delay can mean a driver with a compromised record continues to operate large vehicles, including school buses, posing a risk to the public.
If this bill becomes law, employers would receive immediate alerts, allowing them to take quick action to remove a potentially unsafe driver from duty. This shift from periodic checks to continuous, automated monitoring could prevent accidents and enhance public trust in commercial transportation. Without this law, gaps in notification could persist, leaving the public unknowingly exposed to risks from drivers whose licenses or records have changed for the worse.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to create a national service that automatically informs employers about changes to a commercial driver's license holder's driving record.
This creates a proactive system for employers to be immediately aware of potential safety concerns with their drivers, rather than relying on delayed or less frequent methods.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that states must use this national notification service and integrate it into their commercial driver's license programs within a specified timeframe.
This ensures widespread adoption and enforcement of the new safety reporting system across all states, making it a national standard.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that employers with school bus drivers must participate in this notification service, and defines schools/school districts as 'employers' for transportation services.
This specifically targets school transportation to enhance the safety oversight of those driving children, providing an extra layer of protection.
PROVISION 04
Requires that whenever an employer receives a report about an employee's driving record, the employee must also receive a simultaneous notification and a copy of that report.
This ensures transparency and allows drivers to be immediately aware of the information being shared with their employer, promoting fairness.
PROVISION 05
Exempts employers participating in the national notification service from the current requirement of conducting annual inquiries into their drivers' records.
This reduces duplicative administrative burden for employers who adopt the new, more frequent and automated notification system.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSFEB 10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
FEB 9
Introduced in House
FEB 9
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
FEB 9
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7429
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionFeb 10, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7429Transportation and Public Works
Miranda’s Law
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
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