What does Preamble of CDL Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require new State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to indicate whether or not the holder is a United States citizen in order to be acceptable for Federal recognition and to establish minimum requirements for Federal recognition of State-issued commercial driver's licenses and non-domicile commercial driver's licenses,' aims to require new state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to indicate U.S. citizenship. The bill seeks to establish minimum requirements for federal recognition of state-issued commercial driver's licenses and non-domicile commercial driver's licenses.

What does SHORT TITLES. of CDL Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Citizenship Documented License Act.

What does REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED DRIVER'S LICENSES AND of CDL Act do?

This section amends Section 202(b) of the REAL ID Act of 2005. The amendment requires state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to indicate whether the holder is a United States citizen or is not a United States citizen. This requirement applies only to licenses and cards issued 60 days after the enactment of this Act.

What does MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND NON- of CDL Act do?

This section amends Title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005. It establishes minimum requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and non-domicile CDLs to warrant federal recognition. Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting CDLs unless the issuing state verifies the validity of information and confirms the applicant's immigration status. Acceptable immigration statuses include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and certain nonimmigrants with valid visas. Certain minimum issuance standards outlined in section 202(c)(2) are excluded from application when issuing CDLs.

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CDL Act

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that new state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards indicate whether the holder is a U.S. citizen.
It establishes minimum federal requirements for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and non-domicile CDLs to be federally recognized.
Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting CDLs unless the issuing state verifies applicant information and confirms their immigration status, allowing for recognition of U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and certain visa holders.

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