What does Preamble of S 2690 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require that commercial driver's licenses be restricted to United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to engage in employment in the United States that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes.' The bill proposes an amendment to title 49 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would restrict commercial driver's licenses to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized to work in the U.S. driving commercial motor vehicles.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2690 do?

This bill is formally titled the Safer Truckers Act of 2025.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CDLS. of S 2690 do?

This section amends Section 31308(1) of Title 49, United States Code. The amendment strikes 'and' at the end of subparagraph (A). The amendment adds 'and' after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (B). The amendment adds a new subparagraph (C) requiring individuals to be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, or authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to engage in employment in the United States that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle.

What does REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND WITHHOLDING OF AMOUNTS FOR of S 2690 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code. States may only issue commercial driver's licenses to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States, including driving commercial motor vehicles. States must submit reports to the Secretary detailing their policies and actions to enforce English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. These reports are due within 180 days of the paragraph's enactment and by December 31 of each year thereafter.

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Safer Truckers Act of 2025 — S. 2690

Last updated: 9/3/2025 · Introduced: 9/3/2025

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts commercial driver's licenses to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals authorized to work in the U.S. driving commercial motor vehicles.
States must report their policies and actions enforcing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers to the Secretary.
States are required to submit these reports within 180 days of the bill's enactment and annually thereafter.

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