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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5800· House(119-HR-5800)

SAFE Drivers Act

Rep. Harrigan
Age: 39 years
North Carolina
Introduced
10/21/2025
Last activity
12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sponsored by
Pat Harrigan
Cosponsors
Republican - 29Democrat - 0
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The SAFE Drivers Act requires all individuals applying for a new or renewed commercial driver's license or learner's permit to pass an English language proficiency test. This standardized assessment is approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and evaluates reading, writing, and understanding English related to commercial driving. The test covers areas such as reading road signs, responding to emergency communications, and writing driver logs. State departments of motor vehicles are responsible for administering and verifying these requirements. The Secretary of Transportation will monitor state compliance and may withhold federal funds from states that do not comply. The Act takes effect 12 months after its enactment.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill mandates specific testing requirements on state DMVs and allows the federal government to withhold funds for non-compliance.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-4

    The English proficiency mandate may disproportionately affect Hispanic applicants seeking commercial driver's licenses.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-4

    The requirement for English proficiency adds a significant barrier to professional licensure for immigrant populations.