Bill · S. 3013· Senate(119-S-3013)
Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/16/2025
- Last activity
- 10/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 requires all testing for a commercial driver's license or its renewal to be conducted exclusively in English. This includes knowledge tests and entry-level driver training programs. The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with updating regulations within 180 days to ensure this requirement is met across all testing platforms. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals must hold a driver's license for at least one year before they can be issued a commercial driver's license. The Secretary also gains the authority to revoke a State's ability to issue non-domiciled CDLs or CLPs if they fail to comply with these new standards.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill grants the Secretary of Transportation increased authority to revoke a State's power to issue non-domiciled CDLs or CLPs.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The mandate that all CDL testing be conducted only in English creates a significant barrier for Spanish-speaking populations.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill restricts the ability of non-domiciled individuals to obtain commercial driving credentials by mandating English-only testing.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-4
Mandating English-only testing may disproportionately affect non-English speaking minority populations seeking commercial driving careers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- English-only testing requirements (Section 3): The bill mandates that all testing related to the issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license, including knowledge tests and entry-level training, be conducted only in English.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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One-year driving history requirement (Section 4): A commercial driver's license may not be issued to an individual unless they have held a driver's license for at least one year prior to the issuance date, though current CDL holders are exempt.
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Restricted testing languages (Section 3): The mandate requires all testing—including those for entry-level training and third-party providers—to be conducted only in English.
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Revocation of issuing authority (Section 5): The Secretary may revoke a State or jurisdiction's authority to issue non-domiciled CDLs or CLPs if they are found to be out of compliance with the provisions of this Act.
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-5Good For Immigrants-5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-4Improves Pathway To Citizenship-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-3
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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