What does Preamble of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to require all testing for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to be conducted solely in English. The bill's purpose is to mandate English-only testing for both the issuance and renewal of commercial driver's licenses.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Commercial driver’s license” and “driver’s license” are defined by reference to section 31301 of title 49, United States Code. “Non-domiciled CDL” refers to a commercial driver's license issued to an individual not domiciled in the issuing state or jurisdiction, as per part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. “Non-domiciled CLP” refers to a commercial learner's permit issued to an individual not domiciled in the issuing state or jurisdiction, as per part 383 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Transportation.

What does REQUIREMENT TO ADMINISTER DRIVING TESTS IN ENGLISH. of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This section amends 49 U.S. Code Section 31305(a) to require commercial driver's license tests to be administered only in English. The amendment redesignates existing paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively. The Secretary of Transportation is required to promulgate or revise regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment to ensure all commercial driver's license testing is conducted in English. This includes tests administered as part of entry-level driver training programs, knowledge tests for license issuance or renewal, and tests administered by third-party training providers.

What does REQUIREMENT TO HOLD DRIVER'S LICENSE BEFORE OBTAINING CDL. of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a requirement that individuals must hold a driver's license for at least one year before being issued a commercial driver's license (CDL). This requirement takes effect on the date of enactment of the Act. Individuals who already hold a CDL on the date of enactment are exempt from this requirement.

What does REVOCATION OF AUTHORITY. of Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 do?

This section concerns the revocation of authority related to non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner's permits (CLPs). The Secretary has the power to revoke a state or jurisdiction's authority to issue these licenses and permits. Revocation occurs if the Secretary determines non-compliance with federal standards, including provisions of this Act and related regulations.

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Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/1/2025 · Introduced: 10/17/2025

Author: Andy Barr (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that all commercial driver's license (CDL) tests, including renewals and those administered through training programs, be conducted solely in English.
Individuals seeking a commercial driver's license (CDL) must now possess a standard driver's license for at least one year prior to application.
The Secretary of Transportation can revoke a state's authority to issue non-domiciled CDLs and commercial learner's permits (CLPs) for failing to comply with federal standards outlined in this Act.

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