Bill · S. 2991· Senate(119-S-2991)
Connor’s Law
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 10/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as "Connor's Law," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It focuses on increasing the English language requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Under this law, drivers must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports. Additionally, the bill provides for out-of-service orders for drivers who do not meet these requirements.
Yes
Would union members be better off under this?+1
Increased standards might reduce competition from non-English speaking drivers in the commercial sector.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
Increased language proficiency standards for commercial drivers could assist in official inquiries at the border.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The new language requirements create a barrier to employment for many immigrant drivers.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The English language mandates may disproportionately affect Hispanic-American drivers.
Is this likely to create jobs?-3
The requirement for English proficiency may reduce the pool of available commercial drivers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication and Safety: By requiring drivers to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals, the bill aims to ensure drivers can interact effectively and safely on the road (Section 2(a)).
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Accountability through Documentation: The requirement that drivers can make entries on reports and records ensures that official documentation is handled correctly (Section 2(a)).
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Clear Enforcement Standards: The bill establishes that an authorized enforcement officer can declare a driver out of service if they are found to be noncompliant with the language requirements (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Driver Restrictions: Drivers who cannot meet the new specific English proficiency standards—such as conversing with the public or completing written reports—could be declared out of service (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
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 Union Workers+1Good For Immigrants-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-3Improves Small Business Support-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2Improves Racial Equity-2
- 11/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio