Requires new proof of legal status and residency for commercial driver's licenses, blocking some applicants.
This bill would make it harder for some people to get a commercial driver's license (CDL) by requiring new proof of citizenship, legal residency, or work permits, and that they live in the state where they apply. States would have to check non-citizen applicants through a federal system and could lose federal highway money if they don't follow these rules. Trucking companies could also face fines for hiring drivers without compliant CDLs.
Today, federal law does not explicitly require commercial driver's license applicants to prove citizenship, lawful residency, or work authorization, or to be domiciled in the issuing state. States are not federally mandated to use the SAVE system for non-citizen applicants, and there are no specific federal penalties for states or trucking companies regarding these issues. This bill would require all commercial driver's license applicants to show proof of citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or a valid work permit, and proof of domicile in the state where they apply. States would have to use the SAVE system for non-citizen applicants and would lose federal highway funds if they don't comply. Trucking companies could also face fines for knowingly employing drivers who don't meet these new federal requirements.
HR 5863 · 119th Congress · October 28, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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