What does Preamble of HR 3608 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the requirement to test drivers of commercial motor vehicles for English proficiency. The bill's stated purpose is to address the English proficiency testing of commercial motor vehicle drivers, and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3608 do?

This bill is formally titled Connor's Law.

What does REQUIRING MINIMUM LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE of HR 3608 do?

This section amends 49 U.S. Code Section 31308 to establish a minimum English language proficiency requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators. The requirement includes the ability to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Operators found noncompliant with the language requirement, as determined by an authorized enforcement officer, will be declared out of service. This section clarifies that existing out-of-service orders not covered by the new language requirement are not affected.

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Connor’s Law — HR. 3608

Last updated: 5/24/2025 · Introduced: 5/23/2025

Author: David Taylor (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a minimum English language proficiency requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators, encompassing communication, comprehension of signage, and ability to complete official documentation.
Operators who fail to meet the English proficiency requirement, as determined by an enforcement officer, will be declared out of service.
The bill does not affect existing out-of-service orders unrelated to the new language requirement.

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