Bill · H.R. 6071· House(119-HR-6071)
Safer Truckers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/17/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safer Truckers Act of 2025," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It seeks to restrict commercial driver's licenses to specific groups of people. These groups include United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in roles that include driving a commercial motor vehicle. The bill also changes how states report on certain requirements.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill tightens restrictions on who can obtain commercial driver's licenses to include only citizens, residents, or authorized workers.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes new restrictions on the types of individuals who can obtain commercial driver's licenses, affecting non-citizens.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill may disproportionately impact Hispanic residents who may be in the process of obtaining full authorization for commercial driving.
Is this likely to create jobs?-3
By restricting commercial driver's license eligibility, the bill may limit the available workforce for trucking jobs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Driver Eligibility Restrictions: Under Section 2 and Section 3, the bill limits the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to citizens, lawful permanent residents, or those specifically authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to engage in employment that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle. This establishes specific residency and employment authorization requirements for those holding these licenses.
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Enforcement of Language Proficiency: Per Section 3, states will be required to submit annual reports to the Secretary regarding their policies and actions to uphold and enforce English-language proficiency requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- License Restrictions: Under Section 2 and Section 3, individuals who are not citizens, lawful permanent residents, or specifically authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to engage in employment including driving a commercial motor vehicle would be restricted from obtaining a commercial driver's license.
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 Immigrants-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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