To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
- Last Action
- 12/1/2025
Actions
- 2025-12-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2025-09-30Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2025-09-30Introduced in House
- 2025-09-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-09-30 (00)
This bill makes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligible to issue commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards. Under current law, only states and Washington, DC, may issue CDLs. FMCSA must work with the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on obtaining full compliance with CDL requirements.
Following a five-year grace period, apportioned funds from the Highway Trust Fund may be withheld from the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico for failure to comply with CDL requirements.
Cosponsors (2)
- Pablo Hernández (D-PR)
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
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