Bill · H.R. 3608· House(119-HR-3608)
Connor’s Law
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/24/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 24 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as "Connor's Law," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding commercial motor vehicle drivers. It aims to establish specific English language requirements for these operators. Drivers would need to be able to read and speak English well enough to talk to the public, understand road signs, answer official questions, and complete records. If a driver is found to be noncompliant with these standards, an enforcement officer can declare them out of service.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal oversight regarding the linguistic qualifications of commercial drivers.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Increased driver communication proficiency may improve safety in high-traffic urban areas.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
Enhanced communication standards for commercial drivers may improve safety and consumer protection on public roads.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill creates potential barriers to employment for immigrant populations who may not meet English proficiency standards.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4
The English proficiency requirements may disproportionately negatively impact Hispanic American drivers.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-3
Language requirements may disproportionately affect non-native English speaking populations and immigrant communities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication and Safety: The bill requires drivers to be able to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals (Section 2(a)(3)). This could ensure clearer communication on the roads.
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Enhanced Documentation Accuracy: The requirement for drivers to be able to make entries on reports and records (Section 2(a)(3)) may ensure that important motor vehicle documentation is completed correctly.
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Ability to Interact with Authorities: By requiring drivers to respond to official inquiries (Section 2(a)(3)), the law ensures drivers can communicate effectively during official interactions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Driver Penalties: Drivers who cannot meet the specific English language requirements can be declared out of service by an authorized enforcement officer (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Increased Enforcement Actions: The law establishes that a driver can be declared out of service if they are determined to be noncompliant with specific federal regulations regarding language (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For Business Owners-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/24/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Julia LetlowRepublican · Louisiana
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Jimmy PatronisRepublican · Florida
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin