Bill · H.R. 7200· House(119-HR-7200)
VERIFY CDL Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/23/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "VERIFY CDL Act," aims to change how commercial driver's licenses are handled. It would require that an individual's authorization to work in the United States be verified through the E-Verify Program. This verification must happen at the time an individual applies for the issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license. The bill seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code to implement this requirement.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill enhances immigration enforcement by linking commercial driver's license issuance to E-Verify employment authorization.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal oversight of state driver's licensing processes through the mandatory use of the federal E-Verify Program.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill may disproportionately affect Hispanic communities by adding strict employment verification requirements for obtaining commercial driver's licenses.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes stricter documentation and verification standards for immigrants seeking commercial driving credentials.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The mandatory E-Verify requirement may negatively impact low-income individuals seeking employment as commercial drivers without existing verification.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Employment Authorization Verification: The bill requires that an individual's authorization to be employed in the United States is verified through the E-Verify Program before a commercial driver's license is issued or renewed (Section 2). This ensures that those holding these specific licenses have been verified through the official program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New Requirements for License Issuance or Renewal: A State may only issue or renew a commercial driver's license if the individual's employment authorization has been verified through the E-Verify Program at the time of application (Section 2). This adds a mandatory verification step that must be completed during the application or renewal process.
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 Hispanic Americans-3Good For Immigrants-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama